Description
A deconstructed California roll served in a bowl with seasoned sushi rice, creamy avocado, tender imitation crab, and crisp cucumber. Fresh, healthy, and ready in 30 minutes for a quick yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 cup short-grain sushi rice
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
4 oz imitation crab meat (or real crab)
2 ripe avocados, sliced
1 English cucumber, julienned
Soy sauce, to taste (add 1-2 tbsp)
Sriracha, to taste (optional)
1/4 cup sesame seeds (optional topping)
Pickled ginger (optional garnish)
Instructions
Rinse rice until water runs clear. Cook rice with water in a pot until tender (15-20 min). In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, salt, and sugar until dissolved; stir into cooked rice and let cool slightly.
Flake imitation crab and gently fold into rice. Layer cooled rice in a serving bowl, top with avocado slices, cucumber, and crab.
Drizzle with soy sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Add a dash of Sriracha if desired. Garnish with pickled ginger.
Notes
Use cold rice for optimal texture
Add shredded carrots or edamame for extra crunch and protein
Sealed portions can be refrigerated for up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Japanese (American-inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg