Description
A delightful, deconstructed take on classic California rolls, perfect for a family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 ½ cups water
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cooked imitation crab (or your choice of protein)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, julienned
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Soy sauce or tamari, for drizzling
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then combine with water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, then fold into the rice.
- Prepare the fresh veggies: slice avocado, julienne cucumber, and grate carrot.
- Assemble the bowls with a scoop of sushi rice, topped with avocado, cucumber, carrot, and protein. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and drizzle with soy sauce.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins. This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be assembled quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: California Rolls, Sushi Bowls, Family Dinner