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California Roll Sushi Bowl

California Roll Sushi Bowl captures the creamy avocado, sweet crab, and crisp cucumber you expect from the classic roll, layered over tender rice for a fresh, balanced bite. A drizzle of teriyaki adds a lightly sweet, savory finish, while black sesame seeds bring gentle nuttiness. Serve this for a light lunch, casual dinner, or a make-ahead meal that satisfies sushi cravings without the rolling.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
California Roll Sushi Bowl
  1. 1

    Rinse the rice 3 times. Put it in a saucepan, add water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Take off the heat and let cool to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Evenly divide the ingredients and layer them onto 4 plates in this order: rice, crab, cucumber slices, and avocado slices. Drizzle teriyaki over each plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

About This Recipe

California Roll Sushi Bowl is a Japanese dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Sesame Seeds, Cucumber, and Imitation Crab. Each serving provides about 442.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is California Roll Sushi Bowl?
It is a Japanese recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is California Roll Sushi Bowl made of?
The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Sesame Seeds, Cucumber, Imitation Crab, Teriyaki Sauce. The full list of 7 is above.
What goes well with California Roll Sushi Bowl?
Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make California Roll Sushi Bowl?
About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 442.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is California Roll Sushi Bowl easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.

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