Description
Enjoy a delicious and customizable Yum Yum Sushi Bowl featuring sushi rice, fresh vegetables, and your choice of protein. Perfect for a healthy meal or a fun gathering, this vibrant dish is easy to prepare and can be tailored to your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium cucumber, julienned
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cooked shrimp (or your choice of protein)
- 1/2 cup edamame, shelled
- 1/4 cup pickled ginger
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon wasabi (optional)
- Seaweed sheets, cut into strips (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 1 1/4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 18-20 minutes. Do not lift the lid!
- After 20 minutes, remove from heat and let sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Heat in the microwave for about 15 seconds if needed.
- Transfer the rice to a large bowl and drizzle the vinegar mixture over it. Gently fold the rice with a wooden spatula and let cool to room temperature.
- Julienne the cucumber and carrot into thin strips.
- Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cut into thin slices or cubes.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked and peeled. Use pre-cooked shrimp or boil for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- If using frozen edamame, steam or microwave according to package instructions until heated through.
- Place a generous scoop of sushi rice at the bottom of your bowl and fluff it up.
- Arrange the julienned cucumber and carrot on one side of the rice.
- On the other side, add sliced avocado and cooked shrimp (or your chosen protein).
- Sprinkle shelled edamame over the top.
- Add a few pieces of pickled ginger on the side.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the entire bowl.
- If desired, add a small dollop of wasabi on the side.
- For an extra touch, add strips of seaweed on top or around the bowl.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the bowl with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- This recipe is great for meal prep; just store the components separately until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes