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Creamy Homemade Sushi Rice Bowl Recipe with Spicy Mayo and Avocado

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A quick and easy sushi rice bowl featuring creamy seasoned sushi rice, spicy mayo, and fresh avocado, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal without the fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200g) short-grain sushi rice
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ripe medium avocado
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (Japanese mayo like Kewpie preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Optional toppings: sliced cucumber, shredded nori, pickled ginger, chopped scallions

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water 3-4 times until water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain well.
  2. Add rinsed rice and 1 1/4 cups (300ml) water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 18 minutes without lifting the lid.
  3. Turn off heat and let the rice steam in the covered pot for another 10 minutes.
  4. While rice cooks, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved. Warm slightly if needed.
  5. Transfer cooked rice to a large mixing bowl. While warm, gently fold in the vinegar mixture using a rice paddle or wooden spoon without mashing the grains.
  6. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and sriracha to make spicy mayo. Adjust heat to taste.
  7. Slice the avocado thinly after removing the pit. Optionally sprinkle with lemon juice to keep fresh.
  8. Assemble the bowl by scooping seasoned rice, arranging avocado slices on top, drizzling with spicy mayo, and sprinkling toasted sesame seeds. Add optional toppings if desired.
  9. Serve immediately while rice is warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Do not lift the lid while cooking rice to ensure proper steaming. Use gentle folding motions to keep rice grains intact and shiny. Toast sesame seeds for 1-2 minutes in a dry pan for enhanced nuttiness. If rice feels dry after cooling, sprinkle a few drops of water and fluff gently before serving. For dairy-free, swap mayo with vegan mayo. Adjust sriracha for preferred spice level.

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