Description
California Sushi Bowls are a vibrant and easy-to-make dish that brings the essence of sushi to your table without the fuss of rolling. Bursting with fresh flavors from tender crab meat, tangy sushi rice, and crisp vegetables, these bowls are not only delicious but also customizable to fit your taste preferences. Perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or as an impressive appetizer for gatherings, this recipe allows you to enjoy the best of Japanese cuisine in just 23 minutes. With healthy ingredients packed into each bite, California Sushi Bowls are sure to delight family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups dry Calrose sushi rice
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 8 oz imitation crab, chopped
- ½ cup diced English cucumber
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup Japanese mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- Nori sheets (for garnish)
- Black and toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Low-sodium soy sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice in a mesh sifter until the water runs clear. Add it to a rice cooker with 2 cups of water and cook.
- Once cooked, spread the rice on a rimmed baking sheet and mix in seasoned rice vinegar gently using a rice paddle. Let cool completely.
- In a small bowl, mix Japanese mayonnaise and sriracha to create spicy mayo.
- Chop imitation crab and dice cucumber while waiting for the rice to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooled sushi rice with crab, cucumber, and avocado slices. Drizzle with spicy mayo and garnish with nori pieces and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg