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California Roll Sushi Bowls

California Roll Sushi Bowls
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California Roll Sushi Bowls are a delicious, easy-to-make dish that combines the classic flavors of a California roll in a customizable bowl format. Featuring sushi rice, imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, shredded carrots, and spicy mayo, this recipe is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for sushi lovers.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups sushi rice (Japanese Calrose rice)
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (preferably Japanese Kewpie mayo)
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 8 ounces imitation crab (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 cup sliced or diced cucumber
  • 1 avocado (peeled, pitted, and diced)
  • 1 small carrot (grated)
  • 1–2 nori sheets (chopped or crumbled)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (black and toasted)
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then combine it with water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Let it simmer for 15 minutes without removing the lid.
  2. Remove the pot from heat and let it steam with the lid on for 5 minutes. Then fluff the rice with a wooden spoon.
  3. In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat if needed to dissolve the sugar, and stir the mixture into the rice. Set it aside to cool.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and sriracha sauce to make the spicy mayo.
  5. Divide the sushi rice between four bowls. Top each with imitation crab, cucumber, avocado, shredded carrot, and nori sheets.
  6. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the bowls and drizzle with spicy mayo. Serve with soy sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Use a wooden spoon to fluff the rice to avoid breaking it.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly to remove excess starch and achieve the perfect texture.
  • If you don’t have sriracha, you can use a milder hot sauce or skip it for a non-spicy version.
  • For variations, substitute imitation crab with real crab, poached shrimp, or poached salmon.
  • Best enjoyed immediately after preparation, but the rice can be made ahead of time and stored at room temperature.

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