Description
California Roll Sushi Bowls are a modern take on traditional sushi, combining the flavors of a classic California roll in a convenient, deconstructed style. Bursting with vibrant colors and textures, these bowls feature fluffy sushi rice topped with tender imitation crab, fresh vegetables like crisp cucumber and creamy avocado, and finished with a spicy sriracha mayo that adds the perfect kick. Ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or gatherings, these bowls can be easily customized to suit your preferences. With just 35 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you’ll enjoy a delicious and healthy meal that’s both satisfying and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (400 grams) sushi rice like Japanese Calrose rice, uncooked
- 2 cups (480 ml) water
- 3 tablespoons (50 ml) rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup (60 grams) mayonnaise preferably Japanese mayo like kewpie
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 8 ounces (225 grams) imitation crab chopped into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup (120 grams) 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 a mix of toasted sesame seeds and black sesame seeds
- ¼ cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cool water until clear; drain well.
- Cook rice in a saucepan with water: bring to boil, cover, reduce heat, simmer for 15 minutes, then rest for 5 minutes before fluffing.
- Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt; warm if necessary to dissolve sugar. Stir into cooked rice gently.
- Combine mayonnaise and sriracha in a bowl; set aside.
- Assemble bowls by layering sushi rice followed by imitation crab, cucumber, avocado, carrot, nori sheets, and sesame seeds. Drizzle with spicy mayo.
- Serve immediately with soy sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg