Quick Sushi Bowls with Spicy Mayo & Crispy Bits
Quick Sushi Bowls with Spicy Mayo & Crispy Bits
Ingredients
For the Sushi Rice
- 1 1/2 cups sushi rice, rinsed until water runs clear
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Spicy Fish
- 1 pound sushi-grade tuna or salmon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha, or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
For the Toppings & Crispy Bits
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 avocado, diced
- 4 nori sheets, cut into thin strips with scissors
- 1/4 cup pickled ginger
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons chili crisp, or more, to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, roughly chopped
- soy sauce, for serving, as needed
Instructions
- 1
First things first, let's get that rice cooking! Combine the rinsed sushi rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes. No peeking! Once the time is up, remove from heat and let it sit, still covered, for another 10 minutes. This steams it perfectly.
⏱️ 25 min
- 2
While the rice is doing its thing, whisk together the rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and kosher salt in a small bowl until the sugar and salt are dissolved. This is your magic seasoning for the rice.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Once the rice has rested, transfer it to a large bowl. Pour the vinegar mixture evenly over the rice. Using a spatula or rice paddle, gently fold and cut the seasoning into the rice, being careful not to mash it. Fan the rice (a piece of cardboard or a magazine works great!) for a few minutes to cool it down and give it that signature sushi rice sheen. Taste and adjust seasoning if you think it needs a little more salt or tang – you do you!
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Now for the star of the show! In a separate medium bowl, combine the cubed tuna or salmon, mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, lime juice, and half of the sliced scallions. Mix gently until everything is well coated. Taste for seasoning – does it need more spice? More tang? Don't be shy, this is where the flavor magic happens!
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Prep your gorgeous toppings: dice the cucumber and avocado. Get your nori strips, pickled ginger, sesame seeds, chili crisp, and fresh herbs ready. Having everything laid out makes assembly a breeze and ensures maximum flavor layering.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Time to build your bowls! Divide the seasoned sushi rice among 4 serving bowls. Top each with a generous scoop of the spicy fish mixture. Arrange the diced cucumber and avocado around the fish. Sprinkle with the remaining scallions, nori strips, sesame seeds, and a good drizzle of chili crisp. Don't forget a healthy pile of pickled ginger and your fresh cilantro and mint.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Serve immediately. Offer soy sauce on the side for those who want an extra umami kick, but these bowls are designed to be bursting with flavor on their own. Enjoy your vibrant, textural, and utterly delicious sushi bowl!
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Quick Sushi Bowls with Spicy Mayo & Crispy Bits
Ingredients
For the Sushi Rice
- 1 1/2 cups sushi rice, rinsed until water runs clear
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Spicy Fish
- 1 pound sushi-grade tuna or salmon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha, or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
For the Toppings & Crispy Bits
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 avocado, diced
- 4 nori sheets, cut into thin strips with scissors
- 1/4 cup pickled ginger
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons chili crisp, or more, to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, roughly chopped
- soy sauce, for serving, as needed
Instructions
- 1
First things first, let's get that rice cooking! Combine the rinsed sushi rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes. No peeking! Once the time is up, remove from heat and let it sit, still covered, for another 10 minutes. This steams it perfectly.
⏱️ 25 min - 2
While the rice is doing its thing, whisk together the rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and kosher salt in a small bowl until the sugar and salt are dissolved. This is your magic seasoning for the rice.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Once the rice has rested, transfer it to a large bowl. Pour the vinegar mixture evenly over the rice. Using a spatula or rice paddle, gently fold and cut the seasoning into the rice, being careful not to mash it. Fan the rice (a piece of cardboard or a magazine works great!) for a few minutes to cool it down and give it that signature sushi rice sheen. Taste and adjust seasoning if you think it needs a little more salt or tang – you do you!
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Now for the star of the show! In a separate medium bowl, combine the cubed tuna or salmon, mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, lime juice, and half of the sliced scallions. Mix gently until everything is well coated. Taste for seasoning – does it need more spice? More tang? Don't be shy, this is where the flavor magic happens!
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Prep your gorgeous toppings: dice the cucumber and avocado. Get your nori strips, pickled ginger, sesame seeds, chili crisp, and fresh herbs ready. Having everything laid out makes assembly a breeze and ensures maximum flavor layering.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Time to build your bowls! Divide the seasoned sushi rice among 4 serving bowls. Top each with a generous scoop of the spicy fish mixture. Arrange the diced cucumber and avocado around the fish. Sprinkle with the remaining scallions, nori strips, sesame seeds, and a good drizzle of chili crisp. Don't forget a healthy pile of pickled ginger and your fresh cilantro and mint.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Serve immediately. Offer soy sauce on the side for those who want an extra umami kick, but these bowls are designed to be bursting with flavor on their own. Enjoy your vibrant, textural, and utterly delicious sushi bowl!