Sushi is delicious, nutritious, and alsoooo expensive. A deconstructed bowl made at home gives you all the flavors and and similar nutritients as a sushi roll, except you can make a larger quantity with less time and money. It is great for lunch leftovers, too. THAT is what I’m all about.
Also, there is no raw seafood so that makes it safe to consume for pregnant women and babies. I gave my son some of the rice and slices of avocado, paired with a soft banana for his dinner. It was much easier to adapt this to a meal he could eat than if we got sushi pre-made.
These food pictures in my kitchen lights hurt my soul a little, buuuut that’s what is gonna have to happen for dinner recipes during the winter.
Products Used – To help you find it more easily!
Roasted Sesame Seeds: I found these by the sushi counter at my local “Gucci Kroger” (fancy Kroger), these are similar click
Pickled Ginger: I found a little cup of this by the sushi counter at my local “Gucci Kroger” (fancy Kroger), see product in the picture above with chopped veggies. I found this similar product on Walmart.com: Click. You could also grate fresh ginger, or omit. The ginger really added great flavor and I would recommend!
Deconstructed Sushi Bowl
Equipment
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Skillet
Ingredients
- 1, 12 oz. Cooked & Peeled Shrimp Kroger Wild Caught Cooked & Peeled Salad Shrimp
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- 2, 8.8 oz. Steamer Rice (Basmati and/or Brown) Simple Truth Organic™ 90 Second Clove & Cardamom Basmati Rice
- 3 Cucumbers
- 1 Bell Pepper, Green
- 2 Avocados
- 1 Bunch Green Onion
- 4 oz. Cream Cheese
- As Needed Soy Sauce
- As Needed Roasted Sesame Seeds
- As Needed Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
- As Needed Pickled or Fresh Ginger
- A Pinch…Or Three! Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 Tbsp. butter and add the shrimp. Heat shrimp until warmed through. (It is already cooked and can be eaten cold, but it is best warm if the rice is being served warm). Add a pinch of kosher salt and ground black pepper.
- Wash the veggies. Peel the cucumbers, cut in half and rake out the seeds with a spoon, and then cut into slices. Chop the bell pepper. Slice the avocado. Chop the green onion.
- Steam the rice.
- To make each bowl: Add portion of rice, shrimp, and veggies. Add a few slices of cream cheese and avocado. Drizzle soy sauce and sweet Thai chili sauce. Sprinkle roasted sesame seeds and green onion on top. Add a piece of pickled ginger on the side, or grate fresh ginger on top.
Don’t forget to drink water and get some sun. You’re basically a houseplant with complicated emotions.