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Healthy California Roll Sushi Bowls

healthy california roll sushi bowls recipe made easy at home. All the fresh, vibrant flavors of a California roll deconstructed into a quick, satisfying bowl
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Sushi Rice
  • 2 cups sushi rice rinsed until water runs clear
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
Toppings & Assembly
  • 8 oz imitation crab (surimi) shredded or chopped
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • 1 English cucumber julienned or diced
  • 1 carrot julienned or shredded
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds black and white mix
  • 2 sheets nori (seaweed) cut into thin strips or small squares
  • 1/4 cup pickled ginger for serving
Spicy Mayo
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or vegan mayo
  • 2 tbsp sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp furikake seasoning optional
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. Rinse the sushi rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rinsed rice and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold the vinegar mixture into the warm rice using a rice paddle or spatula. Spread the rice on a baking sheet to cool to room temperature.
  2. While the rice cooks, prepare all toppings. Shred or chop the imitation crab into bite-sized pieces. Julienne or dice the cucumber. Julienne or shred the carrot. Slice the avocado. Thinly slice the green onions. Cut the nori sheets into thin strips or small squares using kitchen shears.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, and soy sauce until smooth. Taste and adjust spiciness by adding more sriracha if desired. Set aside.
  4. Divide the cooled sushi rice evenly among four bowls. Arrange the imitation crab, cucumber, carrot, and avocado in neat piles or sections on top of the rice. Drizzle generously with the spicy mayo. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, nori strips, and green onions. Add a small pile of pickled ginger to the side of each bowl. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.