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California Roll Sushi Bowls

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Enjoy the delicious flavors of California rolls in a simple, customizable bowl format without the hassle of rolling sushi.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sushi rice
  • 1¼ cups water
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • A pinch of salt
  • Imitation crab (or real crab, or cooked shrimp)
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • Seaweed snacks, crumbled
  • Soy sauce
  • Mayo
  • Sriracha (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until it runs clear.
  2. Add the rinsed rice to a pot with 1¼ cups of water and bring to a boil with the lid on.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let it rest, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, then fold this mixture into the cooked rice.
  6. Spoon a heap of seasoned sushi rice into a bowl.
  7. Top with flaked crab, sliced cucumber, avocado, grated carrot, and crumbled seaweed snacks.
  8. Drizzle with soy sauce and mayo mixed with sriracha if desired.
  9. Serve immediately or keep wet toppings separate until ready to eat.

Notes

Customize the toppings with radish, edamame, pickled ginger, or mango for variety.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg