Description
Enjoy the flavors of a California roll in a quick, healthy, and customizable sushi bowl. This recipe is perfect for meal prepping or a light and vibrant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g (1.5 cups) short-grain sushi rice
- 360 ml (1.5 cups) water
- 45 ml (3 Tbsp) rice vinegar
- 15 ml (1 Tbsp) honey or maple syrup
- 3 g (0.5 tsp) fine sea salt
- 200 g (7 oz) imitation crab sticks, shredded
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 small cucumber, seeded and cut into matchsticks
- 100 g (3.5 oz) ripe mango, diced
- 2 sheets nori, torn into thin strips
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sriracha, optional
- 1 tsp (5 g) toasted sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) pickled ginger, minced
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) sliced scallions
- 1 tsp (5 ml) fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare Rice Base: Divide cooled rice into bowls and press firmly.
- Arrange Toppings: Artfully arrange crab, avocado, cucumber, and mango.
- Drizzle with Flavor: Drizzle with sesame oil and soy sauce; add sriracha and lime juice.
- Garnish Generously: Sprinkle with sesame seeds, nori, ginger, and scallions.
- Cool and Store: Cool before sealing and refrigerate up to 4 days.
- Enjoy: Eat cold or microwave rice for 30 seconds.
Notes
For best results, use sushi rice and rinse it thoroughly before cooking. Feel free to customize with your favorite proteins and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Bowl
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: sushi,california roll,bowl,healthy,meal prep,rice,avocado,crab,mango