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Easy California Sushi Bowls

Healthy and budget-friendly California sushi bowls with seasoned rice, avocado, cucumber, and imitation crab for a quick and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Budget-Friendly, Healthy, Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sushi Rice
  • 1 cup sushi or short-grain rice
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
Toppings
  • 1 cup imitation crab shredded
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cucumber sliced into thin strips
  • 2 sheets nori cut into strips
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • optional sauces soy sauce, sriracha mayo

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear.
  2. Combine rice and water in a pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest 10 minutes.
  3. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold into warm rice. Allow to cool slightly.
  4. Divide rice evenly into bowls.
  5. Arrange imitation crab, avocado slices, cucumber, and nori strips on top of rice.
  6. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
  7. Drizzle with soy sauce or sriracha mayo if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture. Keep avocado and sauces separate if preparing in advance for meal prep.