Description
California Roll Sushi Bowls are a fresh and delicious way to enjoy classic sushi flavors in a convenient bowl format. Featuring creamy avocado, tender crab, and crisp cucumber over seasoned sushi rice, this easy 30-minute meal is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 cup short-grain sushi rice
- 1.5 cups water
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 oz imitation crab meat or real crab
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Sriracha (optional)
Instructions
1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook with water according to package instructions.
2. While the rice is still warm, transfer it to a bowl and gently mix in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until fully combined.
3. Slice the cucumber and dice the avocado; set aside.
4. Divide the seasoned sushi rice between serving bowls.
5. Top with cucumber, avocado, and crab meat.
6. Drizzle with soy sauce and sriracha if desired, and serve immediately while fresh.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle with sesame seeds or add shredded carrots and edamame.
Use real crab for a more authentic taste, or keep imitation crab for convenience and affordability.
Best enjoyed fresh, but components can be prepped ahead and assembled just before serving.
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