California Sushi Bowl
This California Sushi Bowl has all the flavors of a classic California roll—without the rolling! It’s an easy, deconstructed sushi dish made with sushi rice, imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, and a creamy sriracha mayo drizzle. Perfect for a quick, fresh, and healthy meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Ingredients
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For the Sushi Rice:
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice (short-grain rice)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Bowl:
- 1 cup imitation crab, shredded (or real crab for an upgrade)
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (black or white)
- 1 sheet nori (seaweed), cut into thin strips (optional)
For the Sriracha Mayo:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sushi rice – In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir into the warm rice and let cool slightly.
- Make the sriracha mayo – In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and lime juice. Set aside.
- Assemble the bowls – Divide the sushi rice into two bowls. Top with imitation crab, cucumber, avocado, carrots, and green onions.
- Garnish – Sprinkle with sesame seeds and nori strips (if using).
- Drizzle & Serve – Drizzle with sriracha mayo and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Protein Swap: Use shrimp, smoked salmon, or tofu for variety.
- Rice Alternative: Substitute sushi rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Extra Toppings: Add edamame, pickled ginger, or a drizzle of eel sauce for extra flavor.
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