Description
Crunch roll sushi bowl combines classic Japanese flavors with modern convenience. Crisp vegetables, seared fish, and spicy mayo create a delightful meal you can easily prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups white or brown rice, cooked
- 8 oz (226 g) imitation crab, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 tbsps mirin
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Rice Preparation: Cook white or brown rice until fluffy and tender, ensuring each grain is perfectly separated and seasoned.
- Protein and Vegetable Preparation: Dice crab meat, cucumber, and avocado into uniform, bite-sized pieces that promise consistent flavor and texture in every spoonful.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk mayonnaise and Sriracha together to craft a vibrant, spicy mayo, simultaneously simmer soy sauce, sugar, and mirin in a saucepan to develop a rich, glossy eel sauce.
- Panko Transformation: Heat olive oil in a skillet and toast Panko breadcrumbs, stirring continuously until they achieve a golden-brown, crispy perfection that will add delightful crunch.
- Bowl Assembly: Layer rice as a foundation, strategically arrange crab, cucumber, and avocado across the surface, creating a visually compelling and appetizing landscape.
- Final Touches: Drizzle eel sauce and spicy mayo with artistic precision, sprinkle chopped cilantro for a fresh herbal accent, and generously crown the bowl with toasted Panko for textural contrast.
- Serving: Present immediately, allowing the harmonious blend of temperatures, textures, and flavors to create a memorable culinary experience.
Notes
- Optimize Rice Texture: Rinse rice thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch, ensuring fluffy and separate grains that provide the perfect base for your sushi bowl.
- Master Panko Toasting: Watch Panko breadcrumbs carefully during toasting; they can burn quickly, so maintain medium heat and constant stirring for a golden, crispy topping.
- Sauce Balancing Act: Adjust spicy mayo and eel sauce ratios to personal taste, starting with small amounts and gradually increasing for perfect flavor harmony.
- Freshness is Key: Use the freshest crab meat and vegetables possible, chopping them just before serving to maintain crisp textures and vibrant flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg