Description
All the flavors of a classic California roll—no rolling required! This fresh and easy sushi bowl comes together in just 10 minutes. It’s loaded with crab (or imitation crab), creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and seasoned sushi rice. Perfect for a light lunch or quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked sushi rice (warm or room temperature)
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tsp sugar
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 cup imitation crab meat (or real crab), shredded
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1/2 avocado, diced
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1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup shredded carrots (optional)
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1 tbsp mayonnaise (preferably Japanese mayo like Kewpie)
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1 tsp soy sauce
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1 tsp sriracha (optional, for spice)
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tsp sesame seeds
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1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips
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Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
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Pickled ginger and wasabi (optional, for serving)
Instructions
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In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir into warm rice and set aside.
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In a separate bowl, combine crab meat with mayo, soy sauce, and sriracha (if using). Mix until well coated.
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Divide sushi rice between two bowls.
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Top each bowl with crab mixture, avocado, cucumber, carrots, sesame seeds, and nori strips.
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Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with green onions.
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Serve with pickled ginger and wasabi if desired. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
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Use real crab for an upgraded version.
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Short on time? Use microwavable rice packs.
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Add edamame or radish for extra crunch.
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Make it vegetarian by swapping crab for tofu or extra veggies
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg