California Roll Sushi Bowls 

California Roll Sushi Bowls are a fresh and easy deconstructed take on the classic California roll, perfect for a quick and healthy meal. This bowl combines sushi rice, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, sweet crab meat, and a drizzle of spicy mayo and unagi sauce for a flavorful and satisfying dish. It brings all the delicious textures and flavors of sushi without the need for rolling. Ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or even a fun dinner party setup, these bowls are customizable, nutritious, and irresistibly delicious—perfect for sushi lovers who want something quicker and simpler to prepare at home.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups uncooked sushi rice
  
  

• 2 cups water
  
  

• 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  
  

• 1 tbsp sugar
  
  

• 1 tsp salt
  
  

• 1 English cucumber, diced
  
  

• 1 avocado, sliced
  
  

• 1 cup imitation crab meat, shredded
  
  

• 2 sheets nori (seaweed), cut into small strips
  
  

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  
  

• Soy sauce, for serving
  
  

• Pickled ginger and wasabi (optional)
  
  

Spicy Mayo:

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
  
  

• 1–2 tsp Sriracha (adjust to spice level)
  
  

Unagi Sauce (optional):

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
  
  

• 2 tbsp mirin
  
  

• 1 tbsp sugar
  
  

Directions

1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until clear. Combine rice and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Let rest off heat for 10 minutes.
   
   

2. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Gently fold into cooked rice. Let the rice cool to room temperature.
   
   

3. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise and Sriracha to make the spicy mayo.
   
   

4. For optional unagi sauce, simmer soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a small saucepan until slightly thickened.
   
   

5. Assemble bowls: Start with a base of sushi rice, then top with cucumber, avocado, crab meat, and nori strips.
   
   

6. Drizzle with spicy mayo and unagi sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side if desired.
   
   

Nutrients (Per Serving – approx. 4 servings)

• Calories: 420
  
  

• Protein: 9g
  
  

• Fat: 16g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 58g
  
  

• Fiber: 4g
  
  

• Sugar: 6g
  
  

• Sodium: 780mg