🍱 Easy Sushi Bowl Recipe (Deconstructed Sushi at Home)
All Your Favorite Sushi Flavors in One Fresh, Customizable Bowl!
If you love sushi but don’t want the hassle of rolling, this Sushi Bowl (also called a sushi rice bowl or sushi deconstructed) is your answer. It's a quick, healthy, and fun way to enjoy everything you love about sushi — like sticky rice, fresh veggies, seafood, and savory sauces — layered beautifully in a bowl. Perfect for lunch, meal prep, or sushi night at home!
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Sushi Bowl Recipe
- 🍣 All the flavor of sushi — zero rolling required
- 🥑 Fresh, customizable, and nutrient-packed
- 🧂 Soy-sesame sauce adds instant umami
- 🕒 Quick to prep — ready in under 30 minutes
- 🍱 Perfect for meal prep, lunch, or dinner bowls
📝 Ingredients (Serves 2)
For the Sushi Rice:
- 1 cup sushi rice (short-grain white rice)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Bowl Toppings (customizable):
- 1/2 cup cooked shrimp, imitation crab, or sushi-grade salmon/tuna
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, julienned or diced
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1–2 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 sheet nori (seaweed), cut into strips
- 1 tbsp pickled ginger
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Optional: edamame, mango cubes, wasabi, or masago
For the Drizzle:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- Optional: 1 tsp sriracha or spicy mayo
🍽️ Instructions
Step 1: Make the Sushi Rice
- Rinse the sushi rice in cold water until clear.
- Cook according to package instructions or in a rice cooker.
- While still warm, stir in a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let it cool slightly.
Step 2: Prep the Toppings
- Slice, dice, or julienne all vegetables and protein.
- Mix the soy-sesame sauce or spicy mayo drizzle in a small bowl.
Step 3: Build Your Sushi Bowl
- Add a generous scoop of seasoned sushi rice to your bowl.
- Arrange toppings in sections or mix together, sushi-bowl style.
- Drizzle with soy-sesame sauce or spicy mayo.
- Garnish with nori, toasted sesame seeds, and pickled ginger.
👩🍳 Tips & Variations
- Make it vegan: Use tofu, tempeh, or avocado as your main protein
- Use quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option
- Add wasabi mayo or eel sauce for extra flavor
- Use a bento box-style layout for kids or lunch prep
🥢 What to Serve with a Sushi Bowl
- Miso soup or edamame
- Seaweed salad or Asian slaw
- Cold green tea or sparkling water with citrus
📦 Storage & Meal Prep
- Store rice and toppings separately for best freshness
- Keeps for up to 3 days in the fridge
- Great for meal prep lunches — just add sauce before serving
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