Description
California Roll Sushi Bowls offer a deliciously fresh and vibrant twist on traditional sushi. This easy-to-make dish combines perfectly cooked sushi rice with imitation crab, crisp vegetables, and a tangy spicy mayo sauce. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun gathering, these bowls deliver an explosion of flavors and textures that will please everyone at the table. Plus, they are highly customizable—swap ingredients to suit your taste preferences or dietary needs. In just under 40 minutes, you can prepare a meal that’s both wholesome and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 8 ounces imitation crab
- 1 cup cucumber
- 1 avocado
- 1 small carrot
- 1–2 nori sheets
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cool water until clear.
- Cook rice in a saucepan with water, simmering covered for 15 minutes.
- Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt; stir into cooked rice.
- Combine mayonnaise and sriracha for spicy mayo.
- Assemble bowls with seasoned rice, crab, veggies, nori, and sesame seeds.
- Serve with soy sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute imitation crab with shrimp or real crab. Add toppings like pickled ginger or avocado slices for extra flavor. These bowls are perfect for meal prep; store ingredients separately to maintain freshness.