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Easy California Roll Sushi Bowls

Fresh and Flavorful Easy California Roll Sushi Bowls at Home

Enjoy these Easy California Roll Sushi Bowls for a quick, satisfying meal bursting with fresh flavors in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rice
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice High-quality base
  • 1.5 cups Water For cooking rice
  • 3 tablespoons Rice Vinegar To season rice
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Balances acidity
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
For the Bowl Toppings
  • 1 cup Imitation Crab Or real crab; tofu for vegetarian
  • 0.5 medium Cucumber Sliced into strips
  • 1 medium Avocado Diced; use ripe for best flavor
  • to taste Sriracha Optional; adjust for heat
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Infuses umami flavor; use tamari for gluten-free

Equipment

  • Rice cooker
  • Large Bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water until clear, then cook with 1.5 cups of water for about 18-20 minutes.
  2. Transfer cooked rice to a bowl and mix in 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. Slice half a cucumber into thin strips and dice one ripe avocado.
  4. In serving bowls, layer seasoned sushi rice, cucumber strips, diced avocado, and top with shredded imitation crab.
  5. Combine soy sauce and sriracha, then drizzle over the assembled bowls.
  6. Serve immediately while fresh. Optionally include pickled ginger.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavors and avoid overcooking rice.

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