Can you use real crab instead of imitation crab?

Yes, you can use real crab. It gives your California Roll Sushi Bowls a fresher, sweeter flavor, and it works the same way in the recipe when shredded into small pieces.

Can you make sushi bowls ahead of time?

You can prep most components ahead, but keep the avocado and nori separate until serving. The rice, crab mixture, and veggies store well for two to three days, making these bowls great for meal prep.

What rice works best for sushi bowls?

Sushi rice gives the best texture, but jasmine rice or cauliflower rice also work as substitutes when you need a lighter or quicker option.

Are California roll bowls served hot or cold?

They are usually served cold or at room temperature. Once the rice cools, the bowl takes on the refreshing taste of deconstructed sushi.

How do you make the bowl spicier?

To add more heat, mix extra sriracha into the crab, drizzle chili crisp on top, or blend spicy mayo into the rice for a deeper kick.

California Roll Sushi Bowls – Stunning Fresh Flavor You’ll Love

Description

A fresh, customizable deconstructed sushi bowl made with seasoned sushi rice, creamy crab mixture, avocado, cucumber, nori, and bright toppings for a fast, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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2 cups cooked sushi rice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces imitation crab, shredded
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
1 large avocado, diced
1 medium cucumber, diced
1 sheet nori, sliced or crumbled
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 green onions, sliced
Soy sauce or tamari for serving

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Instructions

Season warm sushi rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, then let it cool slightly.
Mix shredded imitation crab with mayonnaise and sriracha until creamy.
Assemble bowls with rice, crab mixture, avocado, cucumber, green onions, sesame seeds, and nori.
Drizzle soy sauce or tamari and add any additional toppings before serving.

Notes

Keep avocado and nori separate if meal prepping to maintain freshness.
Rice, crab mixture, and chopped vegetables store well for up to 3 days.
Add spicy mayo, lime, or chili crisp for more flavor variations.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Assembly
Cuisine: Asian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 520
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 820
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 13
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 68
Fiber: 5
Protein: 22
Cholesterol: 25