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Spicy Crab Sushi Bowls: All the Flavor of Sushi, None of the Fuss


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  • Author: Ava Parker
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 2–3 servings
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Spicy Crab Sushi Bowls are a quick and flavorful deconstructed sushi meal — packed with seasoned rice, creamy spicy crab, fresh veggies, and drizzled with tangy sauces. It’s the perfect no-roll sushi option that’s fresh, easy, and customizable for lunch or dinner.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups imitation crab meat or real crab, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (preferably Japanese Kewpie mayo)
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to spice preference)
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced or diced
  • 1/2 cucumber, julienned
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 sheet nori (seaweed), cut into small strips
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Optional toppings: pickled ginger, spicy mayo, eel sauce, or wasabi


Instructions

  1. Prepare sushi rice according to package directions. While still warm, mix in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir gently and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. In a bowl, combine shredded crab meat, mayonnaise, sriracha, and soy sauce. Mix until creamy and well-coated.
  3. Assemble bowls by dividing sushi rice into 2–3 serving bowls.
  4. Top each bowl with the spicy crab mixture, avocado, cucumber, and shredded carrots.
  5. Garnish with nori strips, sesame seeds, and green onions.
  6. Drizzle with spicy mayo or eel sauce if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use brown rice or cauliflower rice for a lighter option.
  • For extra crunch, add crispy fried onions or tempura flakes on top.
  • Make it vegetarian by swapping crab for tofu or imitation vegan crab.
  • Best served fresh, but components can be prepped ahead and assembled before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: No Cook / Assembled
  • Cuisine: Japanese Fusion