Description
At its core, this recipe is a modern fusion dish that combines the traditional elements of Japanese vinegared rice with a variety of fresh, raw, or cooked toppings usually found inside a maki roll. The Sushi Salad Bowl with Spicy Mayo is often referred to as a “sushi bowl” or a “chirashi” variant, but it leans more toward a casual, salad-style presentation. It starts with a base of seasoned sushi rice, followed by a rainbow of vegetables like crisp cucumbers, shredded carrots, and creamy avocado.
Ingredients
For the base:
- 1 cup sushi rice (cooked and slightly cooled)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
For the toppings:
- ½ cup cucumber (thinly sliced or diced)
- ½ cup carrot (julienned or shredded)
- ½ avocado (sliced)
- ½ cup edamame (cooked, shelled)
- ½ cup cooked shrimp, crab, or tofu cubes (optional for protein)
- 2 sheets nori (cut into thin strips)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
For the spicy mayo:
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1–2 tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp lime juice (optional for extra zing)
Instructions
1. Prepare the sushi rice
- Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into the warm cooked rice
- Let it cool to slightly warm or room temperature
2. Make the spicy mayo
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and lime juice until smooth
3. Assemble the bowl
- Place sushi rice as the base in a bowl
- Arrange cucumber, carrot, avocado, edamame, and protein neatly on top
- Drizzle with spicy mayo
- Sprinkle with nori strips and sesame seeds
4. Serve
- Serve immediately for best freshness
- Optionally, add pickled ginger or a dash of soy sauce
Notes
This sushi salad bowl brings all the flavors of your favorite rolls into a quick, colorful, and healthy bowl—perfect for lunch or dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for rice)
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
Keywords: Deconstructed Sushi Bowl, Spicy Mayo Poke Bowl, California Roll Salad, Healthy Sushi Rice Bowl, Japanese Inspired Salad Bowl