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Easy California Roll Sushi Bowls: Fresh & Delicious Recipe

Easy California Roll Sushi Bowls: Fresh & Delicious for Everyone

Easy California Roll Sushi Bowls: Fresh & Delicious Recipe that’s quick to prepare and customizable to suit everyone’s taste.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup sushi rice rinsed until water runs clear
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar high-quality
  • 2 tablespoons sugar or agave/honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Toppings
  • 0.5 medium cucumber sliced into thin strips
  • 1 medium ripe avocado diced
  • 8 ounces imitation crab meat (or real crab) or shrimp/tofu as alternatives
  • to taste soy sauce for drizzling
  • to taste sriracha optional for spice
  • to taste sesame seeds/nori strips optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large Bowl
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by rinsing 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rinsed rice with 1.5 cups of water in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes. Let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes.
  2. Transfer the warm rice to a large bowl and gently fluff with a fork. Mix together 3 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt until dissolved. Pour this over the rice and fold it in carefully, then allow to cool to room temperature.
  3. Slice half a cucumber into thin strips and dice one ripe avocado. Set aside.
  4. Spoon a generous serving of the cooled sushi rice into individual bowls. Arrange the cucumber strips, diced avocado, and imitation crab meat artistically on top of the rice.
  5. Drizzle soy sauce over the top, and add sriracha if desired.
  6. Serve immediately to enjoy the best flavors and textures.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients and avoid mushy rice for the best results. Store rice and toppings separately if meal prepping.

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