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California Roll Sushi Bowl Recipe

This California roll sushi bowl recipe makes a quick, easy lunch. Fluffy sushi rice, topped with fresh toppings that you know and love in the classic california roll. Everything is tied together with a homemade spicy mayo dressing, making this the perfect sushi bowl recipe!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sushi rice uncooked
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • ​8 oz imitation crab chopped
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 3 mini cucumbers sliced
  • 2 Tbsp green onion finely chopped
  • 1 nori sheet sliced thin seaweed (cut into strips)
  • 1 portion homemade spicy mayo

Instructions

  • Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions. Once the rice is cooked, fluff with rice vinegar and sugar, then set aside.
  • Add a scoop of rice to a bowl. Top the rice with imitation crab, avocado, sliced cucumbers, green onion, and seaweed strips.
  • Drizzle spicy mayo all over the bowl.
  • Serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use the right rice. When picking rice to use for a california roll bowl, you’re going to want to use sushi rice. 
  • Store leftovers. This bowl makes great leftovers! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 2 days.
  • Garnish. Take your bowl to the next level with the toppings. Sesame seeds, a drizzle of sriracha, or a touch of sesame oil can go a long way!