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California Roll Sushi Bowls

California Roll Sushi Bowl with crab, avocado, and cucumber served in a bowl.
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A deconstructed version of the classic California roll, featuring sushi rice, imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, and nori, all topped with a spicy mayo sauce. Easy to assemble and perfect for a quick sushi fix.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups dry sushi rice or Calrose rice
  • 5 Tbsp rice vinegar, divided
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise or regular mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp sriracha
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 10 oz imitation crab or lump crab meat, torn or chopped into small bite-sized pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups diced English cucumber
  • 3/4 cup roughly chopped matchstick carrots
  • 1 nori sheet, chopped or crumbled into small pieces
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped pickled sushi ginger
  • 1 large avocado, peeled and diced
  • Black and toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked sushi rice.
  2. Divide the seasoned rice among bowls.
  3. Top with shredded imitation crab, avocado slices, cucumber, and carrot.
  4. Sprinkle with nori strips and sesame seeds.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and lime juice to make the spicy mayo.
  6. Drizzle the spicy mayo over the bowls.
  7. Serve with pickled ginger, wasabi, and additional soy sauce on the side if desired.

Notes

  • For best results, use short-grain sushi rice and season it while it’s still warm.
  • You can use real crab meat instead of imitation crab for a more authentic flavor.
  • Add a sprinkle of furikake or tobiko (fish roe) for extra flavor and texture.
  • These bowls are best served immediately but can be prepped ahead by keeping components separate until ready to serve.

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Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/california-roll-sushi-bowls/

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