Description
Californian culinary creativity shines through in these deconstructed california roll sushi bowls. Rice, crab, cucumber, and avocado mingle in a playful bowl that brings sushi’s favorite flavors together without the rolling hassle you’ll love.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Seafood:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) imitation crab, chopped into small pieces
Rice and Base:
- 1 ½ cups dry calrose sushi rice
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar (Marukan)
Vegetables and Toppings:
- ½ cup diced English cucumber
- 1 large avocado, peeled and sliced
- 1–2 nori sheets, chopped or crumbled into small pieces
- Black sesame seeds
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Nori furikake
Sauces and Condiments:
- ¼ cup Japanese mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce for serving
Instructions
- Meticulously rinse sushi rice under cool water until the water runs clear, removing excess starch for optimal texture.
- Transfer rinsed rice to a rice cooker, adding precise water measurement. Activate the cooker and allow rice to steam until perfectly fluffy.
- Gently transfer cooked rice onto a wide, flat surface to facilitate rapid cooling and prevent clumping.
- Drizzle seasoned rice vinegar across the rice, using delicate folding motions to integrate the liquid without crushing the delicate grains.
- Craft a zesty spicy mayo by whisking Japanese mayonnaise with sriracha, creating a vibrant, creamy condiment.
- Prepare garnish ingredients by precisely dicing imitation crab meat into bite-sized pieces, thinly slicing crisp cucumber, and roughly tearing nori sheets.
- Carefully layer cooled rice as a foundation in serving bowls, creating an inviting base for additional components.
- Artfully arrange chopped crab, cucumber slices, and creamy avocado atop the rice, ensuring an attractive and balanced presentation.
- Liberally drizzle spicy mayo across the bowl, creating elegant zigzag patterns for visual appeal.
- Finish by generously sprinkling chopped nori, toasted sesame seeds, and fragrant furikake to elevate flavor and texture.
Notes
- Prep the sushi rice with care, rinsing thoroughly to remove excess starch and achieve that perfect, fluffy texture.
- Cool the rice gently on a baking sheet, folding in seasoned rice vinegar to infuse authentic flavor and prevent clumping.
- Craft a zesty spicy mayo by blending Japanese mayonnaise with sriracha for a creamy, bold kick that elevates the entire dish.
- Chop ingredients uniformly to ensure balanced bites with every spoonful of this deconstructed California roll.
- Layer components strategically, starting with rice as the base, then adding protein, vegetables, and toppings for a visually appealing and delicious bowl.
- Finish with a sprinkle of nori, sesame seeds, and furikake to mimic the classic California roll’s signature taste and presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 78 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg