Albino Monkey Sushi Making Kit
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Sushi Bowl Recipe: All the Flavor, No Rolling
Updated November 9, 2026 by the team at Albino-monkey.com
A sushi bowl is everything you love in a sushi roll served over a bowl of seasoned sushi rice instead of wrapped in nori. Top warm sushi rice with sushi-grade salmon or imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, edamame and shredded nori, then finish with soy sauce and spicy mayo. It takes about 30 minutes once the rice is cooked and needs no rolling skills.
Ingredients
- 3 cups seasoned sushi rice, warm
- 8 ounces sushi-grade salmon, diced, or imitation crab, shredded
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame, thawed
- 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons spicy mayo
- Pickled ginger, for serving
Directions
- Make the sushi rice and keep it warm under a damp towel.
- If using salmon, dice it into 1/2 inch cubes and toss with 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce. If using imitation crab, shred it and mix with 1 tablespoon of the spicy mayo.
- Divide the rice between two bowls and level the top with a rice paddle.
- Arrange the salmon or crab, avocado, cucumber and edamame in sections on top of the rice.
- Scatter the nori strips, green onion and sesame seeds over the bowls.
- Drizzle with spicy mayo and the rest of the soy sauce. Serve with pickled ginger.
Topping ideas for a sushi bowl
| Style | Toppings |
|---|---|
| Classic salmon | Sushi-grade salmon, avocado, cucumber, nori, sesame, soy |
| California bowl | Imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo, sesame |
| Spicy tuna | Sushi-grade tuna in sriracha mayo, cucumber, green onion |
| Cooked shrimp | Poached shrimp, mango, avocado, edamame, eel sauce |
| Vegetarian | Baked tofu, avocado, carrot, pickled radish, edamame, sesame |
Sushi bowl or poke bowl?
They look alike, but a sushi bowl is built on vinegar-seasoned sushi rice and uses sushi roll fillings. A poke bowl comes from Hawaii, uses fish marinated in soy and sesame, and often sits on plain rice or greens. For a poke version, see our salmon poke bowl.
Raw fish safety
Only use fish sold as sushi-grade or sashimi-grade, or fish frozen at -4F (-20C) for 7 days, as the FDA advises for parasite control. Keep it cold until serving. Cooked shrimp and imitation crab are good no-raw options.
Tools that make it easier
A sushi bowl needs no mat, but the rice still matters: a rice paddle and a wide bowl make it glossy instead of gummy. When you are ready to roll the same toppings, a bamboo mat or the bazooka turns this bowl into maki.
We make the Albino Monkey Sushi Making Kit (20 pieces, $23.99 on Amazon, 4.3 stars from 297 ratings): a bamboo mat, a dishwasher-safe mat, a rice paddle and spreader, the bazooka roller, a sashimi knife and 5 pairs of chopsticks, plus a free 15-lesson video course. See what is in the kit or start with our step-by-step sushi guide.
Common questions
- What is in a sushi bowl?
- Seasoned sushi rice topped with sushi fillings such as salmon, tuna or imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, edamame, nori, sesame seeds, soy sauce and spicy mayo.
- Is a sushi bowl healthy?
- It can be: rice, fish, avocado and vegetables make a balanced meal. Go easy on the mayo and soy sauce if you watch calories or sodium.
- Can I make a sushi bowl without raw fish?
- Yes. Use imitation crab, cooked shrimp, smoked salmon or baked tofu.
- Can I meal prep sushi bowls?
- Store the toppings separately in the fridge and use cooked proteins for prep. Sushi rice hardens when chilled, so warm it briefly before serving.
- What sauce goes on a sushi bowl?
- Soy sauce plus spicy mayo is the classic. Eel sauce, ponzu or a little sesame oil also work.
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