California Sushi Bowls
California Sushi Bowls are a delightful, customizable meal that combines fresh ingredients with vibrant flavors. This quick and easy recipe allows you to create a bowl filled with sushi rice, imitation crab, creamy avocado, and crunchy vegetables—all topped with a spicy mayo for an irresistible kick. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, these bowls are not only visually appealing but also satisfying without being heavy. Enjoy building your own bowl with family and friends, mixing and matching toppings to suit everyone’s tastes. Get ready to indulge in a deliciously fresh dining experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
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 large avocado, sliced
- Nori sheets, chopped
- Black sesame seeds for garnish
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice until water runs clear. Cook in a rice cooker with water.
- Once cooked, cool the rice on a baking sheet and mix in seasoned rice vinegar.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and sriracha for the spicy mayo.
- Prepare toppings: chop imitation crab, dice cucumber, and slice avocado.
- Assemble each bowl with sushi rice as the base, then add crab, cucumber, avocado, drizzle with spicy mayo, and sprinkle nori and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://cookingwhisper.com/california-sushi-bowls/