California Roll in a Bowl

Enjoy all the fresh flavors of your favorite California roll, deconstructed into a quick, satisfying, and easy-to-make California roll in a bowl, no rolling required!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Japanese

Keyword california roll, california roll in a bowl, roll in a bowl, sushi, sushi bowl

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings Bowls

Calories 579kcal

Author Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Cost $12

Equipment

rice cooker

Ingredients

Sushi Rice Ingredients

1.5 cups sushi rice uncooked (plus about 2 cups water for cooking)
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 TB salt

Toppings

3.5 oz imitation crab or real crab meat shredded
1/2 of a ripe avocado sliced
1/2 of a cucumber sliced
2 sheets nori (dried seaweed) cut into small pieces
sesame seeds optional garnish

Spicy Mayo Ingredients

2 TB mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sriracha

Instructions

Rinse the sushi rice thoroughly in cold water until it runs clear. Cook according to package directions. While still warm, gently stir in rice vinegar, a pinch of salt, and a small pinch of sugar. Let cool to room temperature.
Slice the avocado and cucumber into small pieces. Shred or slice the imitation crab.
Divide the seasoned rice into 2 small bowls. Top with crab, avocado, cucumber, and torn nori sheets.
Stir together mayonnaise and sriracha. Drizzle over the bowl.
Serve immediately with optional extras like sesame seeds, pickled ginger, or soy sauce if desired.

Notes

Nutrition information is provided as an estimate only. Actual values will depend on exact ingredients used and serving size.

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