Everything you love about the classic California roll - in a bowl! Â This sushi bowl recipe combines sticky white rice, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and hearty crab together for a quick, light, and delicious meal.
This post was sponsored by BRIANNAS.  All opinions are my own.
Bowls are the new plates. Â It's true. Â Martha Stewart said it, so it's true. Â Ha ha! Â Really though! Â Have you noticed how popular meals served in bowls have become? Today I'm serving up a California roll...in a bowl. Â Who is a sushi lover out there? Â If I'm being honest - I'm pretty reserved when it comes to sushi. Â No sashimi for me. Â I'll stick to the spicy crab rolls and shrimp tempura rolls. Â The California roll is your standard, safe, roll. Â It was the first sushi roll I ever tasted and I still enjoy them. Â Served deconstructed in a bowl is a modern twist on the classic taste.
What Do I Need To Make This Sushi Bowl Recipe?
You'll need:
- cooked white rice
- cucumber
- avocado
- imitation crab meat
- black sesame seeds
- BRIANNAS Organic Honey Ginger Vinaigrette
Let's Chat BRIANNAS
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How Do I Make A California Roll Sushi Bowl?
- Prepare your white rice.  For tips on making perfect rice - check out a few tips from our recent post.
- Place cooked rice in the bottom of you bowl.
- Add diced cucumber, imitation crab, and avocado.
- Top with sesame seeds and a drizzle of BRIANNAS Organic Honey Ginger Vinaigrette. Â It is the perfect finishing touch to this sushi bowl.
Pro Tip: Black sesame seeds can be difficult to find. Â You can purchase them online, or you can substitute white sesame seeds that are readily available.
Sushi Bowl Q&A
What is the difference between a sushi bowl and a poke bowl?
Poke is a Hawaiian dish that includes a raw fish (often tuna) salad served in a bowl with a variety of flavorings and toppings. A sushi bowl is a Japanese dish served with white rice, fish, and a variety of toppings.  They sound pretty dang similar - but the flavors and spices are very different.
Is a sushi bowl good for me?
Sushi bowls are very good for you. Â They contain fresh, minimal ingredients.
Is a sushi bowl raw fish?
Sushi is Not Raw Fish. Sashimi is raw fish. Sushi is any food dish consisting of vinegared rice, usually served with other toppings.
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California Roll Sushi Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 avocado diced
- 24 ounces imitation crab meat chopped
- â…› cup black sesame seeds
- 6 tablespoon BRIANNAS honey ginger vinaigrette
- 12 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Assemble bowl by placing rice, cucumber, avocado, and crab next to each other.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and drizzle with BRIANNAS Organic Honey Ginger Vinaigrette and soy sauce.
Erin V says
looks divine. wish I knew how to use chopstick to feel fancy haha!
Colleen Crist says
Love the idea of deconstructing a traditional sushi roll to make it a bowl! I will be trying this tonight :)