Description
California Sushi Bowls are a vibrant and delicious way to enjoy Japanese cuisine at home. These bowls feature tender crab, tangy sushi rice, and an assortment of fresh vegetables, making them perfect for casual dinners, family gatherings, or quick meal prep. With a preparation time of just 23 minutes, you can easily whip up this light yet satisfying dish that suits any occasion. The customizable flavors allow you to adjust spice levels and toppings to suit your tastes, ensuring everyone at the table will love their bowl.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups dry Calrose Sushi Rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 8 oz imitation crab (chopped)
- 1/2 cup diced English cucumber
- 1 avocado (peeled and sliced)
- Nori sheets (for garnish)
- Black and toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- Low-sodium soy sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice in a mesh sifter until water runs clear.
- Cook rinsed rice in a rice cooker with 2 cups of water.
- Once cooked, transfer rice to a baking sheet and gently fold in seasoned rice vinegar using a rice paddle. Let cool completely.
- In a small bowl, mix Japanese mayonnaise with sriracha for spicy mayo.
- Chop imitation crab and dice cucumber.
- Assemble bowls by combining cooled sushi rice, crab, cucumber, and sliced avocado. Drizzle with spicy mayo and top with nori, sesame seeds, and furikake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg