Easy California Roll Sushi Bowls Recipe
This Easy California Roll Sushi Bowl offers all the delicious flavors of classic California roll sushi in a convenient, deconstructed bowl. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, this recipe combines seasoned sushi rice with fresh cucumber, creamy avocado, and savory imitation crab, drizzled with a tangy soy sauce and optional spicy sriracha kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Rice
- 1 cup short-grain sushi rice
- 1.5 cups water
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Toppings
- 4 oz imitation crab meat (or real crab)
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
Sauce
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and Cook Rice: Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Cook the rice with 1.5 cups of water according to package instructions, typically simmering until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Season Rice: While the rice is still warm, transfer it to a bowl and gently fold in the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. This seasoning gives the rice that signature sushi flavor and slight tang.
- Prepare Toppings: Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and dice the ripe avocado. Set these aside for assembling the bowls.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the seasoned rice between serving bowls. Top each bowl with the sliced cucumber, diced avocado, and shredded imitation crab meat.
- Add Sauces and Serve: Drizzle low-sodium soy sauce over the bowls. Add sriracha for a spicy kick if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and textures.
Notes
- Use real crab meat if preferred for a more authentic flavor.
- Short-grain sushi rice is essential for the right texture; substitutes may affect the outcome.
- Adjust sugar and salt in the rice seasoning to taste for a sweeter or more savory balance.
- Sriracha is optional; omit for a milder dish.
- Best served fresh to maintain avocado’s creaminess and rice texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: California roll, sushi bowl, sushi rice, avocado, cucumber, crab meat, easy sushi, Japanese cuisine
