12 Best Sushi Bowl Recipes

Spicy Tuna Sushi Bowl

This bowl delivers all the flavors of a classic spicy tuna roll, conveniently deconstructed into a hearty, easy-to-make dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sushi rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 ounces sushi-grade tuna, diced
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sriracha
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced
• Nori sheets, sliced into thin strips
• Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Cooking method:

1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine with water in a pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Cook for 20 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Stir into cooked rice, then let cool.
3. Combine diced tuna, mayonnaise, and sriracha in a bowl.
4. Assemble the sushi bowl by layering the rice, spicy tuna, avocado, and cucumber. Top with nori, green onions, and sesame seeds.

Teriyaki Salmon Sushi Bowl

Experience a fusion of rich flavors with this delightful teriyaki salmon sushi bowl.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sushi rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 salmon fillets
• 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/2 cup edamame, shelled
• 1/4 cup pickled ginger
• Nori sheets, cut into strips
• Sesame seeds for garnish

Cooking method:

1. Cook the sushi rice as described above.
2. Brush salmon fillets with teriyaki sauce and grill until cooked through.
3. Assemble the bowl with rice, salmon, avocado, edamame, and pickled ginger.
4. Garnish with nori strips and sesame seeds before serving.

Vegetarian Sushi Bowl

This vegetarian sushi bowl offers a fresh and colorful take on traditional sushi, perfect for plant-based eaters.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup edamame
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Cooking method:

1. Rinse quinoa and combine with water in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook covered for 15 minutes.
2. Stir rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into cooked quinoa and let cool slightly.
3. Arrange quinoa in a bowl and top with avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and edamame.
4. Drizzle with soy sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Crispy Tofu Sushi Bowl

For a protein-packed meal that’s both crispy and satisfying, try this crispy tofu sushi bowl.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup short-grain rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 block firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup radish slices
• Green onions for garnish

Cooking method:

1. Cook rice as per usual instructions.
2. Coat tofu cubes in cornstarch and pan-fry in sesame oil until golden and crispy.
3. Assemble the bowl with rice, tofu, avocado, carrots, and radishes.
4. Drizzle with soy sauce and garnish with green onions.

Poke Sushi Bowl

Inspired by Hawaiian poke, this sushi bowl is a refreshing and healthy meal option.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sushi rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 8 ounces ahi tuna, cubed
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup seaweed salad
• Pickled ginger for garnish

Cooking method:

1. Prepare sushi rice as instructed earlier.
2. Marinate tuna cubes in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey for 10 minutes.
3. Arrange rice in a bowl, topped with marinated tuna, avocado, and seaweed salad.
4. Garnish with pickled ginger.

Shrimp Tempura Sushi Bowl

Satisfy your cravings with the crunchy texture and savory taste of this shrimp tempura sushi bowl.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sushi rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup tempura batter
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
• 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Cooking method:

1. Cook the rice following previous instructions.
2. Dip shrimp in tempura batter and fry in hot oil until golden.
3. Assemble bowls with rice, shrimp, cabbage, and bell peppers.
4. Drizzle with soy sauce and serve immediately.

Mango Avocado Sushi Bowl

This sushi bowl combines the sweetness of mango with creamy avocado for a tropical twist.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sushi rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 ripe mango, diced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/2 cucumber, julienned
• 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
• Cilantro leaves for garnish

Cooking method:

1. Prepare rice as usual.
2. In a bowl, layer cooled rice with mango, avocado, and cucumber.
3. Top with crushed peanuts and cilantro before serving.

Eel Unagi Sushi Bowl

Indulge in the rich, smoky flavors of this eel sushi bowl, inspired by the classic unagi nigiri.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sushi rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 package grilled eel (unagi)
• 2 tablespoons eel sauce
• 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
• 1/4 cup shredded nori
• Sesame seeds for garnish

Cooking method:

1. Cook sushi rice using the standard method.
2. Heat grilled eel as per package instructions and slice.
3. Place rice in a bowl, topped with eel, cucumber, and shredded nori.
4. Drizzle with eel sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Chicken Katsu Sushi Bowl

This bowl is a delightful medley of crispy chicken katsu and vibrant sushi ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sushi rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 boneless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup napa cabbage, shredded
• 1/4 cup tonkatsu sauce

Cooking method:

1. Prepare rice as previously instructed.
2. Coat chicken breasts in egg and panko breadcrumbs, then fry until crispy and cooked through.
3. Assemble bowls with rice, sliced chicken katsu, and cabbage.
4. Drizzle with tonkatsu sauce before serving.

Rainbow Sushi Bowl

Capture the colors of the rainbow with this vibrant, nutrient-packed sushi bowl.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage
• 1/4 cup edamame
• 1/4 cup sliced radishes
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Sesame seeds for garnish

Cooking method:

1. Cook brown rice with water until tender.
2. In a bowl, arrange rice with avocado, bell pepper, cabbage, edamame, and radishes.
3. Drizzle soy sauce and sprinkle sesame seeds to finish.