Sushi rice bowls are a simplified way to satisfy your sushi cravings at home. This plant-based version is loaded with crisp veggies, crunchy toppings, and a flavorful sauce.
Sushi rice: Cook the sushi rice according to package directions. Mix the rice vinegar with the salt and sugar in a small bowl. Stir until dissolved and set aside.
Veggies: Cut the cucumbers, radishes, and carrots into small dice or slice them thinly with a mandoline. Defrost the edamame beans. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit and cut parallel lines through the flesh. Scoop out the avocado slices with a spoon.
Dressing: Add the mayo, sesame oil, chili paste, miso paste, and lime juice to a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
Seasoning: Rinse the rice under cold water. Add it to a salad bowl and season it with the vinegar mixture.
Assembly: Assemble your sushi bowl with rice, carrots, cucumber, radishes, avocado, edamame, cashews and sesame seeds. Drizzle sauce on top.
Notes
Leftover rice: Use leftover sushi rice to make homemade sushi or nori wraps.
Sauce #2: Avocado cilantro sauce: blend 1 avocado with 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 handful of fresh cilantro, a pinch of salt, and a splash of water until creamy.
Sauce #3: Classic sesame dressing: combine 3 tablespoons of neutral oil with 1 tablespoon of tamari, 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil, and 2 teaspoons of maple syrup.