This sushi bowl is put together in just 10 minutes giving you all the flavour of a good sushi trip, with none of the hassle or expense.
I suggest all sushi purists leave right now.
I have done the blasphemous and deconstructed, simplified and cheated beyond belief to bring you this uber-tasty sushi bowl that is ready in a fraction of the time it’ll take you to even cook your sushi rice, let alone roll it.
If you’re still reading, then you obviously don’t mind cutting corners a little when it comes to getting a healthy lunch on the table in under 10 minutes.
Atta girl :)
My secret ingredient is a packet of (shhh!) microwave sticky rice.
I pinged it, cooled it, fluffed it and simply piled it high with all the yummy components that make sushi such a joy.
The other genius part of this dish (please excuse me whilst I toot my own horn here) is the dressing.
It’s composed of all the tasty side elements you’d associate with sushi (soya sauce, wasabi and pickled ginger) they are just mixed together for your dunking or drizzling pleasure. It is deeeee-vine.
A quick dusting of sesame seeds and toasted nori and you have one seriously yummy Sushi bowl.
If you don’t fancy smoked salmon, pop into your nearest (decent) fishmonger and ask what sushi grade options they have in for you.
They should only sell you the absolute freshest fish in if you say it’s for sushi (in fact my fishmonger doesn’t even take the sushi fish from the open air counter in the shop. He goes into the cold store to find me my order).
Unfortunately you won’t get fish this fresh from a supermarket so if that’s your only option, stick to smoked salmon, smoked trout or (cooked) king prawns.
*Chopsticks not compulsory. Feel free to dig in with a fork, spoon or fingers.
- 1 packet of microwave sticky rice I used Veetee Thai Jasmine Rice
- 4 slices of smoked salmon
- A selection of vegetables such as cucumber spring onion, avocado and mange tout, washed, dried and cut into julienne strips.
- 1 sheet of nori dried seaweed
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons pickled ginger finely chopped
- Wasabi – start with 1 pea sized amount and add more to taste
- Cook the rice according to the instructions, and allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, chop your vegetables into thin strips and mix the 3 dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
- When the rice has cooled, divide it evenly between 2 serving bowls and top with the salmon and vegetables.
- Carefully hold a sheet of dried nori seaweed over your hob (gas or electric both work, electric hobs just take a little longer) and toast half a sheet of nori on both sides until it has darkened and become brittle rather than bendy. Crumble it between your fingers into a small bowl and top the sushi bowl with this crumbled nori and the sesame seeds.
- Serve with the sushi dipping sauce.
Kit Graham says
My husband would absolutely love this! I need to make it for him… if I can find fresh enough fish in Chicago :)
Jane Sarchet says
Good luck Kit!
Janie x
glamorous glutton says
Great idea! This looks fab and so tasty. Much easier that making nori. GG
Jane Sarchet says
Exactly GG! And whilst I LOVE the real stuff, I got all the exact same flavour for a smidgen of the effort. Bonus!
Janie x
michele wallace says
Great tip on the store bought sushi rice… Thats always the deal breaker when I want to make sushi items…Mine just doesn’t taste like it does at my favorite restaurant! That is sure a game changer for me! Thanks!
Jane Sarchet says
My absolute pleasure Michele, enjoy!
Janie x
Mahy says
Super genius way to eat sushi anytime you crave it!! Love this!!
Jane Sarchet says
Pretty much instant ;)
Janie x
Beth says
I love cutting corners!! Great recipe
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks Beth :)
Janie x
Brianne @Natural Girl Modern World says
Heehee I do the exact same (veggie version though) because you’re right, it’s so much easier!! Thanks for sharing
Jane Sarchet says
Tasty isn’t it Brianne :)
Janie x
Jillian @ Food, Folks and Fun says
This is such a creative way to eat sushi!
Jane Sarchet says
Hey Jill, thanks for stopping by!
Janie x
Nayna Kanabar (@SIMPLYF00D) says
Beautifully constructed (or deconstructed) to make this innovative sushi bowl.I love speedy lunches.
Jane Sarchet says
Me too Nayna, especially if it stops me just eating a plate of toast (my biggest weakness)
Janie x
Emma (@LondonKiwiEmma) says
Jane, this is SUCH a great idea!
Jane Sarchet says
Thank you Emma :)
Janie x
Jo of Jo's Kitchen says
What an amazing idea. All the flavour of sushi without the hassle!
Jane Sarchet says
Exactly Jo! :D
Janie x
Tracy Wood says
Lunch sorted, although I’m having a bowl of broth on the side to slurp loudly. Cool and raining here today, what a relief! xx
Jane Sarchet says
‘Cool & raining’ sounds like my past 6 months in Cornwall Tracy :D
Thanks for stopping by lovely
Janie x
recipesfromapantry says
I tried to have a sushi party once and failed so badly at wrapping that I now stick to bowls like this. Love your version Jane.
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks Bintu :)
Janie x
Lucy @ BakingQueen74 says
I love this idea! My youngest daughter likes sushi apparently so this is a much easier option for me to try with her :)
Jane Sarchet says
Do let me know what she thinks of it Lucy!
Janie x
choclette says
Lovely idea Jane and it looks so pretty too. I could use some omelette strips and avocado – mmmmmmm. Feeling hungry all over again now.
Jane Sarchet says
Haha, that’e the only problem with visiting food blogs don’t you think?!
Janie x
Eb Gargano says
What an awesome idea…I love it!! I do love sushi…but being the easy peasy foodie that I am I never make it at home (I have made it once, when I went on a sushi making course, vowed to recreate it at home and of course never did!) but I love your idea of deconstructing it. All the flavours, None of the hassle or mess. Genius! :-)
Jane Sarchet says
Why thank you Eb, I’m all about the easy peasy too!
Janie x
penelopereader says
Oh my goodness, I could eat this right now (and I’ve just finished a massive bowl of Greek salad) – I’ve shied away from making sushi myself but this seems eminently more manageable.
Jane Sarchet says
Exactly Penelope! Get the same great taste with zero faff or stress! :D
Janie x