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California Roll Bowls Recipe

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  • Author: chefahmed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Description

A deconstructed take on the classic California sushi roll, served in a bowl with fresh ingredients and a flavorful sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sushi rice
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup imitation crab meat, shredded
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 cucumber, julienned
  • 1 sheet nori, cut into small strips
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • Pickled ginger, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse sushi rice until water runs clear. Combine with water in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until water is absorbed.
  2. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir into cooked rice and let cool slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise and sriracha (if using) to make a spicy mayo.
  4. Divide sushi rice between bowls. Top with crab meat, avocado, cucumber, and nori strips.
  5. Drizzle with soy sauce, sesame oil, and spicy mayo.
  6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with pickled ginger if desired.

Notes

  • Use real crab meat if preferred for a richer flavor.
  • Chill the rice slightly before assembling the bowl for better texture.
  • Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for meal prep.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg