Sushi Bowl
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
Sushi Bowl
Description
The Sushi Bowl begins with a base of cooked white or brown rice seasoned with rice vinegar, cane sugar, and salt to achieve the balanced tangy and slightly sweet sushi rice flavor. This sets the foundation for the fresh and colorful toppings placed over it.
Baked tofu provides protein and a firm texture contrasting with creamy avocado slices and the juicy sweetness of diced mango. Thinly sliced Persian cucumber adds a crisp note, while scallions contribute mild sharpness and freshness. Pickled ginger and optionally pickled radishes introduce acidity that cuts through the richness of the avocado and tofu.
For garnish, thin strips of nori or seaweed snacks add subtle oceanic flavor, sesame seeds give nuttiness, and microgreens bring a fresh green element. Spicy mayonnaise served alongside offers a creamy heat. This bowl works well as a light lunch or dinner and presents a variety of textures and flavors in one dish.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rice cooked, brown or white
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 recipe tofu baked
- 2 avocado sliced
- 2 Mango diced, ripe
- 2 cucumber thinly sliced, Persian
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
- pickled ginger
- radishes optional, pickled
- nori for garnish, thinly sliced, or seaweed snacks
- sesame seeds for garnish
- microgreens for garnish
- mayonnaise for serving, spicy
Instructions
- While the rice is still warm, toss it with the rice vinegar, cane sugar, and salt.
- Divide among 4 bowls and top with the baked tofu, avocado, mango, cucumbers, scallions, pickled ginger, and pickled radishes, if using. Garnish with nori, sesame seeds, and microgreens and serve with spicy mayo.