Description
Crisp California sushi bowl brings Pacific coast flavors together in one delightful dish. Fresh ingredients and zesty sauces create a quick, restaurant-quality meal you can easily master at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cup (473 ml) sushi rice (short-grain rice), cooked
- 1 cup (140 g) imitation crab, shredded (or real crab)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ cup (60 g) shredded carrots
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) rice vinegar
- 2 tbsps (6 g) sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sriracha
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (black or white)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp lime juice (optional)
- 1 sheet nori (seaweed), cut into thin strips (optional)
Instructions
- Rice Preparation: Infuse warm rice with a delicate blend of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, gently folding until evenly coated and allowing to cool to room temperature.
- Sauce Creation: Craft a vibrant sriracha mayo by whisking mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and fresh lime juice until smooth and well-integrated.
- Bowl Assembly: Layer sushi rice as a creamy foundation, then artfully arrange imitation crab, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, julienned carrots, and finely chopped green onions across the surface.
- Finishing Touches: Enhance the bowl’s visual and textural appeal by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and delicate nori strips, creating a dynamic garnish that adds depth and authenticity to the dish.
- Serving: Liberally drizzle the prepared sriracha mayo over the bowl, ensuring an even distribution of tangy, spicy flavor, and serve immediately to preserve the optimal temperature and texture of each ingredient.
Notes
- Select authentic Japanese short-grain rice for authentic sticky texture and traditional sushi bowl consistency.
- Adjust sriracha mayo according to personal heat tolerance, gradually adding to control spiciness without overwhelming other flavors.
- Cut cucumber, avocado, and carrots into uniform, thin slices for even distribution and professional presentation in the bowl.
- Assemble sushi bowls right before eating to maintain rice temperature and prevent ingredients from becoming soggy or losing crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg