Sushi Bowls

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

Sushi Rice

  • 2 cups short grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2  tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Toppings

  • 8 ounces imitation crab
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 avocado  
  • 1 pack seaweed snack
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Sriracha Mayo (optional)

  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
Directions:
  1. Place the uncooked rice in a medium pot. Rinse the rice well and drain off as much water as possible.
  2. Add 2 cups of fresh water, place a lid on the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, turn the heat down to low and let simmer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn the heat off and let the rice rest, undisturbed and with the lid in place, for 10 additional minutes.
  3. While the rice is cooking, prepare the toppings. Shred or chop the imitation crab, shred or julienne the carrot, slice the avocado, slice the cucumber, and break the seaweed snacks into smaller pieces. Stir together the mayonnaise and sriracha in a small bowl.
  4. To prepare the sushi rice dressing, combine the rice vinegar, sugar and salt in a small bowl. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. (If needed, microwave for 15-30 seconds to help the sugar dissolve.)
  5. When the rice is finished cooking, sprinkle about 1/4 of the vinegar dressing over the rice, then gently fold or stir the rice to combine. Repeat the process until all of the vinegar dressing has been incorporated into the rice.
  6. To build your sushi bowls, place about 1 cup of the seasoned sushi rice in a bowl, then top with crab stick, carrot, cucumber, avocado, a few pieces of nori, a pinch of sesame seeds and a drizzle of the sriracha mayo.
Notes:

Sushi bowls are a fast, easy and inexpensive alternative to your favorite sushi bar. Get your sushi fix without spending a fortune.

Nutrition:

Per serving: Calories: 642, Carbohydrates: 103g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 20g, Sodium: 1185mg, Fiber: 8g

Recipe source: https://www.budgetbytes.com/sushi-bowls-sriracha-mayo/