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spicy crab sushi bowl
Faiza Shabir

California Sushi Bowl Recipe

This California Sushi Bowl is a fresh, deconstructed version of your favorite sushi roll. Loaded with rice, crab, avocado, and crisp veggies, it’s flavorful, easy to make, and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. All the sushi taste—no rolling required.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup imitation crab or cooked crab meat
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha optional
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Mix warm rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt
  2. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and sriracha
  3. Divide rice into serving bowls
  4. Top with crab, avocado, cucumber, and carrots
  5. Drizzle spicy mayo over the bowl
  6. Add soy sauce and sprinkle sesame seeds
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy

Notes

  • Use real crab for a more authentic flavor
  • Add nori strips for extra sushi taste
  • Adjust spice level with more or less sriracha
  • Serve fresh for the best texture
  • Add pickled ginger for extra flavor

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