Description
Crunch roll sushi bowl brings Japanese-inspired flavors to your dinner table with crispy panko-crusted fish and zesty sriracha mayo. Cool rice, fresh cucumber, and spicy salmon create a perfect balance of textures and tastes you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) imitation crab, diced
Vegetables and Base:
- 3 cups white or brown rice, cooked
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
Sauce Components:
Eel Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons mirin
Spicy Mayo:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
Toasted Panko:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the foundation by cooking the rice to perfection, selecting either white or brown varieties for a hearty base.
- Meticulously chop the crab meat into uniform cubes, creating precise dices of cucumber and avocado for optimal texture and presentation.
- Craft the fiery spicy mayo by whisking mayonnaise and Sriracha together, blending until a smooth, vibrant sauce emerges.
- Construct the rich eel sauce by combining soy sauce, sugar, and mirin in a compact saucepan, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the eel sauce heat, allowing it to simmer and gradually thicken, stirring periodically to prevent scorching and ensure a glossy consistency.
- Transform plain Panko breadcrumbs into golden, crispy morsels by gently coating them with olive oil in a heated skillet.
- Continuously stir the Panko, watching intently as they transition from pale to a warm, inviting golden-brown hue, creating a crunchy topping.
- Artfully layer the rice in serving bowls as a canvas for the upcoming flavor symphony.
- Strategically arrange diced crab, cucumber, and avocado atop the rice, creating a visually appealing landscape of textures.
- Garnish with finely chopped cilantro, adding a fresh, herbaceous note to the composition.
- Drizzle the glossy eel sauce and spicy mayo with artistic precision, ensuring each ingredient receives its complementary sauces.
- Crown the bowl with the toasted Panko, providing a satisfying crunch that elevates the entire culinary experience.
- Serve immediately, allowing the contrasting temperatures and textures to delight the palate.
Notes
- Master the rice choice by using white or brown rice for a perfect base that absorbs flavors beautifully.
- Prep ingredients in advance to create a smooth, stress-free cooking experience with precise dicing of crab, cucumber, and avocado.
- Craft a tangy spicy mayo by blending mayonnaise and Sriracha, which adds a zesty kick to your sushi bowl.
- Transform simple soy sauce, sugar, and mirin into a rich, glossy eel sauce that elevates the entire dish with its deep umami flavor.
- Toast Panko breadcrumbs carefully to achieve a golden, crispy texture that provides delightful crunch and nutty undertones.
- Layer ingredients strategically, creating a colorful and appetizing bowl that balances textures and flavors for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 82 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg