What is in a California roll bowl?

A California roll bowl usually includes sushi rice, imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, nori, sesame seeds, spicy mayo, and soy sauce. These ingredients mirror the classic California sushi roll.

What are those sushi bowls called?

They are often called sushi bowls or poke style bowls. In this case, California Roll Sushi Bowls specifically recreate the flavors of a California roll in a deconstructed form.

What is a California sushi roll made of?

A traditional California sushi roll contains sushi rice, imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, and nori. Sesame seeds often coat the outside.

What are the ingredients in a sushi bowl?

Most sushi bowls include rice, seafood or crab, fresh vegetables, seaweed, and sauces such as soy sauce or spicy mayo.

California Roll Sushi Bowls Quick Easy Amazing Dinner

Name: California Roll Sushi Bowls Quick Easy Amazing Dinner
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 23 min
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry Calrose sushi rice; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar; 1/4 cup Japanese mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons sriracha; 8 oz imitation crab meat, chopped into small pieces; 1/2 cup diced English cucumber; 1–2 nori sheets, chopped or crumbled; 1 large avocado, peeled and sliced; Black sesame seeds and toasted sesame seeds for garnish; Nori furikake seasoning; 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce for serving

Description

California Roll Sushi Bowls bring the classic flavors of a California sushi roll into an easy bowl format. Sticky sushi rice is topped with imitation crab, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and spicy mayo, then finished with sesame seeds, nori, and furikake. This quick dinner delivers fresh, creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors in about 23 minutes without the need to roll sushi.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups dry Calrose sushi rice

2 cups water

1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar

1/4 cup Japanese mayonnaise

2 teaspoons sriracha

8 oz imitation crab meat, chopped into small pieces

1/2 cup diced English cucumber

1–2 nori sheets, chopped or crumbled

1 large avocado, peeled and sliced

Black sesame seeds and toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Nori furikake seasoning

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce for serving

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Instructions

1. Rinse the sushi rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.

2. Cook the rice with 2 cups of water in a rice cooker or pot until tender.

3. Transfer the hot rice to a wide tray or sheet pan and gently fold in the seasoned rice vinegar using a rice paddle or spatula.

4. Allow the rice to cool completely.

5. In a small bowl combine Japanese mayonnaise and sriracha to create the spicy mayo sauce.

6. Chop the imitation crab into small pieces and dice the cucumber.

7. Crumble or chop the nori sheets and slice the avocado.

8. Add cooled sushi rice to bowls as the base.

9. Top with chopped crab, diced cucumber, and sliced avocado.

10. Drizzle spicy mayo over the bowls.

11. Sprinkle sesame seeds, nori pieces, and furikake on top.

12. Serve with soy sauce on the side.

Notes

Short-grain Calrose sushi rice works best because it becomes sticky and holds together well.

Fold the vinegar into the rice gently to avoid crushing the grains.

Allow the rice to cool before assembling so the toppings stay fresh.

Spicy mayo is made by combining Japanese mayonnaise with sriracha for a creamy, mildly spicy sauce.

Nori, sesame seeds, and furikake add extra umami flavor and texture.

Imitation crab is traditional for California rolls but real crab can be used if preferred.

The bowl format makes sushi easier to prepare and allows easy customization with extra vegetables or toppings.

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop / Rice Cooker
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 402
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 720 mg
Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 49 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 14 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg