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California Roll Sushi Bowls

California Roll Sushi Bowls are a simple deconstructed sushi recipe with seasoned sushi rice, imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, and nori.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • cups dry Calrose sushi rice
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup Japanese mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha
  • 8 ounces imitation crab chopped
  • ½ cup diced English cucumber
  • 1 –2 nori sheets chopped or crumbled
  • 1 large avocado peeled and sliced
  • Black sesame seeds
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce for serving
  • Nori furikake

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the sushi rice thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs mostly clear.
  • Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Transfer the cooked rice to a large rimmed baking sheet or wide bowl.
  • Gently fold the seasoned rice vinegar into the hot rice using a rice paddle. Avoid stirring aggressively so the grains stay intact.
  • Allow the rice to cool completely to room temperature.
  • In a small bowl, mix the Japanese mayonnaise with the sriracha until smooth.
  • Add the chopped imitation crab to the spicy mayonnaise mixture and toss until evenly coated.
  • Divide the cooled sushi rice among serving bowls.
  • Arrange the spicy crab mixture, diced cucumber, sliced avocado, and chopped nori over the rice.
  • Sprinkle generously with black sesame seeds, toasted sesame seeds, and nori furikake.
  • Serve each California Roll Sushi Bowl with low-sodium soy sauce on the side or drizzle lightly before serving.

Notes

  • Fresh crab meat may be substituted for imitation crab.
  • Add cooked shrimp for extra protein.
  • A drizzle of spicy mayo or eel-style sauce (halal-friendly, alcohol-free) adds even more flavor.
  • Serve with pickled ginger and wasabi if desired.