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Crunch Roll Sushi Bowl

Deconstructed crunch roll served in a bowl with seasoned sushi rice, imitation crab, crispy panko, and signature spicy mayo and eel sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bowl Base
  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice cooled
  • 1 cup imitation crab sticks shredded
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • 1 cucumber julienned
  • 2 sheets nori torn into pieces
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp pickled ginger
Spicy Mayo
  • 0.33 cup mayonnaise
  • 1-2 tbsp sriracha sauce
  • 0.5 tsp rice vinegar
Eel Sauce
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup mirin
  • 2 tbsp sugar

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Serving bowls
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat and toast panko breadcrumbs until golden brown and crispy, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Prepare spicy mayo by whisking together mayonnaise, sriracha, and rice vinegar in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust spice level to taste.
  3. Make eel sauce by combining soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until thickened and syrupy. Cool completely.
  4. Divide cooked sushi rice among four serving bowls, creating a base layer in each bowl.
  5. Arrange shredded imitation crab over one section of rice in each bowl.
  6. Add sliced avocado and julienned cucumber to separate sections of each bowl.
  7. Sprinkle toasted panko breadcrumbs generously over the entire bowl.
  8. Scatter torn nori pieces and chopped green onions across the surface.
  9. Drizzle both spicy mayo and eel sauce over the entire bowl in decorative patterns.
  10. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve with pickled ginger on the side.

Notes

For best results, use day-old sushi rice that has been properly seasoned and cooled. Store leftover components separately and assemble fresh bowls as needed. Can be customized with additional vegetables or protein options.