Ingredients
- Cooked Sushi Rice (seasoned): 2 cups
- Ripe Avocado: 2 medium, diced
- English Cucumber: 1, thinly sliced
- Vegan or Regular Mayonnaise: 1/4 cup
- Sriracha Sauce: 1 tablespoon (or to taste)
- Panko Breadcrumbs: 1/2 cup
- Nori Seaweed Sheets: 2 sheets, shredded
- Toasted Sesame Oil: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Crunchy Panko. Heat the sesame oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the panko breadcrumbs and toast, stirring constantly, for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Step 2: Whisk together the Spicy Mayonnaise. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sriracha sauce. Mix until fully incorporated and smooth. Taste and adjust the amount of sriracha for desired heat level.
- Step 3: Prepare the Fresh Ingredients. Dice the avocado and thinly slice the cucumber. Using kitchen scissors, finely shred the nori seaweed sheets into small strips or flakes.
- Step 4: Assemble the Bowls. Distribute the seasoned sushi rice evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange generous portions of the diced avocado and sliced cucumber on top of the rice in separate sections.
- Step 5: Finish and Serve. Drizzle each bowl generously with the prepared spicy mayonnaise. Garnish the bowls by sprinkling the shredded nori and the toasted crunchy panko breadcrumbs over the top just before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, store leftover rice and fresh components separately from the spicy mayo and panko; only assemble bowls right before serving.
- If the leftover sushi rice is too cold or firm, sprinkle a tiny bit of water over it, cover tightly, and microwave on low power for 30 seconds to refresh the seasoned grains without drying them out.
- Brighten the flavor further by serving alongside a small dish of pickled ginger or a splash of low-sodium soy sauce mixed with a dash of lime juice.
- Toast the panko over medium heat and stir constantly; sesame oil helps them brown rapidly, but the crumbs can go from perfectly golden to burnt in just a few seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American