10-Minute California Sushi Bowl (Super Fresh) Recipe
This 10-Minute California Sushi Bowl is a quick, fresh, and flavorful take on classic California sushi. Featuring sushi rice, creamy avocado, tender crab meat, crisp cucumber, and savory seaweed, all brought together with a spicy, tangy homemade sauce, this bowl is perfect for a light lunch or dinner without the fuss of rolling sushi.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for cooking rice if not pre-cooked)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Ingredients
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Sushi Bowl Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 8 oz crab meat, cut into small pieces
- 1 oz seaweed sheets, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 English cucumber, sliced
Spicy Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp roasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Spicy Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, and roasted sesame oil until smooth and well combined. Place the sauce in the refrigerator to chill while assembling the bowl.
- Assemble the Sushi Bowl: Place the cooked sushi rice at the bottom of your serving bowl, creating an even layer. Top the rice evenly with pieces of crab meat, chopped avocado, and sliced English cucumber.
- Add the Seaweed: Sprinkle the small seaweed pieces over the assembled ingredients to add a hint of savory ocean flavor and texture.
- Finish with the Sauce: Drizzle the chilled spicy sauce generously over the top of the bowl. Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and vibrant sushi-inspired meal!
Notes
- Use fresh crab meat or imitation crab for best flavor.
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions for optimal texture.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha in the sauce to suit your spice preference.
- The bowl is best enjoyed immediately after assembly to maintain freshness.
- For a vegan version, substitute crab meat with marinated tofu and use vegan mayonnaise.
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