California Roll Sushi Bowls
This California roll sushi bowl is inspired by the classic California roll, with sweet and tangy sushi rice, crab meat, and fresh veggies.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Sushi Rice
- 1 1/2 cups Calrose sushi rice uncooked
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
California Sushi Bowls
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 7 oz 200 grams imitation crab , cut into small pieces
- 1 medium cucumber diced
- 1 avocado sliced
- 2 Nori sheets crumbled or chopped into small pieces
- Black toasted sesame seeds as needed
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce for serving
- Nori Furikake for serving optional
Instructions
Sushi Rice
- Rinse the sushi rice with cold water in a mesh sifter for 1-2 minutes or until the water runs clear. Drain well.
- Cook the rice (with 2 cups of water) on the stove, in a rice cooker , or in your Instant Pot. Once the rice is cooked, transfer to a bowl and allow to cool slightly.
- Make the sushi vinegar. Combine the rice vinegar, sugar and salt, and whisk until the sugar has dissolved.
- Season the rice with the sushi vinegar and mix gently until the vinegar is evenly mixed into the rice, using a spatula.
Spicy Mayo
- In a small bowl combine mayonnaise and sriracha sauce. Keep aside.
Sushi Bowls
- Shape the cooled sushi rice into bite-sized balls, coat in sesame seeds and add to a bowl, along with the imitation crab, cucumber and avocado.
- Drizzle with the spicy mayonnaise and top with crumbled Nori sheets and furikake if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 10002mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g