10-Minute California Sushi Bowl (Super Fresh) Recipe
This 10-Minute California Sushi Bowl is a fresh, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that combines cooked sushi rice, creamy avocado, crab meat, cucumber, and a spicy, tangy sauce. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, it captures the essence of California sushi in a convenient bowl format without the rolling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for cooking sushi rice, if not pre-cooked)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 8 oz crab meat, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 English cucumber, sliced
- 1 oz seaweed sheets, cut into small pieces
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp roasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Make 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 and develop flavor.
- Assemble the Sushi Bowl: Spoon the cooked sushi rice into the bottom of a serving bowl, spreading it evenly.
- Add Toppings: Layer the crab meat pieces, chopped avocado, and sliced cucumber on top of the rice, distributing them evenly for flavor balance.
- Sprinkle Seaweed: Sprinkle the small pieces of seaweed over the toppings to add a hint of ocean flavor and texture.
- Drizzle with Sauce: Pour the prepared spicy sauce over the entire bowl just before serving to add a creamy, spicy, and savory finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your fresh California Sushi Bowl is ready to be enjoyed immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked sushi rice that is slightly cooled but still warm for the best texture.
- You can substitute imitation crab meat if fresh crab is not available.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha according to your spice preference.
- The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Optional: Add pickled ginger or wasabi on the side for an authentic experience.
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