Description
California Sushi Bowls are a vibrant and delicious twist on traditional sushi, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Combining tender imitation crab, tangy sushi rice, and crisp vegetables, these bowls make for an ideal meal for any occasion—from quick weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Not only are they easy to prepare in just 23 minutes, but they’re also highly customizable to suit your dietary preferences. Whether you’re a culinary novice or a seasoned chef, this recipe will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups dry Calrose Sushi Rice
- 8 oz imitation crab meat, chopped
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup English cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- Nori sheets (chopped)
- Black and toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice thoroughly in a mesh sifter. Add to a rice cooker with water and cook according to instructions.
- Once cooked, transfer rice to a rimmed baking sheet. Mix in seasoned rice vinegar using a rice paddle and let cool.
- In a bowl, combine Japanese mayonnaise and sriracha for the spicy mayo.
- Chop the imitation crab and cucumber into small pieces.
- Assemble bowls by layering cooled sushi rice with crab, cucumber, avocado, and drizzling with spicy mayo. Top with nori and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg