Description
Savor the California sushi bowl, a delightful fusion of fresh ocean flavors and zesty ingredients. Rice adorned with creamy avocado, tender crab, and crisp cucumber creates a perfect harmony of textures you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 cup imitation crab, shredded (or real crab for an upgrade)
Base:
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice (short-grain rice)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Toppings and Garnishes:
- 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)
Sauce:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice (optional)
Instructions
- Gently season the freshly cooked rice with a delicate blend of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, stirring carefully to distribute the flavors evenly while allowing the rice to cool and absorb the aromatic mixture.
- Craft a zesty sriracha mayo by whisking together creamy mayonnaise, fiery sriracha sauce, umami-rich soy sauce, and a bright splash of lime juice, creating a vibrant and tangy condiment.
- Create a beautiful base in serving bowls by evenly spreading the seasoned sushi rice, ensuring a smooth and inviting foundation for the upcoming layers of ingredients.
- Artfully arrange succulent imitation crab meat across the rice, followed by crisp cucumber slices, creamy avocado chunks, julienned carrots, and finely chopped green onions for a colorful and textural composition.
- Enhance the visual appeal and flavor profile by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and delicate nori strips over the bowl, adding a nutty crunch and oceanic essence.
- Complete the culinary masterpiece by drizzling the prepared sriracha mayo generously across the top, allowing the creamy sauce to cascade over the ingredients and create an enticing presentation.
- Serve immediately to preserve the optimal temperature and texture, inviting diners to experience the harmonious blend of flavors and textures in each delightful bite.
Notes
- Perfectly season rice by mixing vinegar mixture while rice is still warm to help absorption and enhance flavor profile.
- Customize heat level in sriracha mayo by adjusting amount of sriracha sauce – start with small quantities for mild spice.
- Create gluten-free version by using tamari instead of traditional soy sauce and confirming all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Elevate protein options by substituting imitation crab with fresh seared tuna, cooked shrimp, or tofu for vegetarian alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg