Description
Fresh and zesty california sushi bowl blends coastal flavors with Japanese-inspired ingredients. Rice, avocado, cucumber, and crab create a delightful meal you can savor with chopsticks or a fork.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice (short-grain rice)
- 1 cup imitation crab, shredded (or real crab for an upgrade)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps rice vinegar
- 2 tbsps sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (black or white)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp lime juice (optional)
- 1 sheet nori (seaweed), cut into thin strips (optional)
Instructions
- Rice Preparation: Infuse freshly cooked rice with a harmonious blend of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, gently stirring to ensure even distribution and allowing the grains to cool while absorbing the aromatic seasoning.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice to craft a zesty, creamy condiment that will elevate the entire dish with its vibrant flavor profile.
- Bowl Assembly: Construct a pristine base by spreading the seasoned sushi rice evenly across serving bowls, creating a smooth canvas for the upcoming ingredient arrangement.
- Ingredient Layer: Meticulously arrange imitation crab meat, cucumber slices, avocado chunks, julienned carrots, and green onions atop the rice, creating a visually stunning and texturally complex composition that promises a delightful culinary experience.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish the bowl with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and delicate nori strips, introducing a nutty crunch and oceanic essence that complements the underlying ingredients.
- Final Presentation: Generously drizzle the prepared sriracha mayo across the bowl, allowing the creamy sauce to cascade and integrate with the ingredients, transforming the dish into a mouthwatering masterpiece ready to be savored immediately.
Notes
- Perfect Rice Texture: Use short-grain sushi rice and rinse thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch, ensuring a sticky yet fluffy consistency that holds together beautifully.
- Balance Sriracha Mayo: Adjust spice levels by gradually adding sriracha, tasting as you mix to create a personalized heat that complements without overwhelming the delicate seafood and vegetable flavors.
- Maximize Freshness: Prepare ingredients just before serving to maintain crisp textures of cucumber and carrots, preventing wilting and preserving the vibrant, clean taste of each component.
- Smart Substitution Options: Swap imitation crab with fresh crab, cooked shrimp, or tofu for dietary preferences, ensuring the bowl remains adaptable to different nutritional needs and taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg