Chirashi Bowl

Name: Chirashi Bowl
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked sushi rice (seasoned); 8 oz cooked shrimp, halved lengthwise; 2 eggs, beaten and pan-fried thin, sliced; 1 cucumber, julienned; 1 avocado, sliced; 1/2 cup carrots, shredded or julienned; 2 tbsp pickled ginger; 1/2 sheet nori (seaweed sheet), shredded or cut into strips; 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted; 4 oz imitation crab sticks, shredded; 2 tsp rice vinegar

Japanese scattered sushi rice bowl topped with colorful ingredients like shrimp, egg, cucumber, avocado, and pickled vegetables.

30 minMediumServes 2420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups cooked sushi rice (seasoned)
8 oz cooked shrimp, halved lengthwise
2 eggs, beaten and pan-fried thin, sliced
1 cucumber, julienned
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup carrots, shredded or julienned
2 tbsp pickled ginger
1/2 sheet nori (seaweed sheet), shredded or cut into strips
2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
4 oz imitation crab sticks, shredded
2 tsp rice vinegar

Instructions

1

Divide 3 cups cooked sushi rice (seasoned) between two bowls.
2

Arrange the 8 oz halved lengthwise cooked shrimp, 2 beaten and pan-fried thin, sliced eggs, 1 julienned cucumber, 1 sliced avocado, and 1/2 cup shredded or julienned carrots in sections on top of the rice.
3

Scatter 2 tbsp pickled ginger and 4 oz shredded imitation crab sticks between the sections.
4

Sprinkle 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 1/2 sheet shredded or cut into strips nori (seaweed sheet) over the top.
5

Drizzle lightly with 2 tsp rice vinegar.
6

Serve immediately with soy sauce and wasabi on the side for dipping.

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Questions

What is Chirashi Bowl?

Japanese scattered sushi rice bowl topped with colorful ingredients like shrimp, egg, cucumber, avocado, and pickled vegetables. This reference files it under Japanese lunch: made without cooking, rated medium and about 30 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of rice vinegar in Chirashi Bowl?

The entry for Chirashi Bowl calls for 2 tsp rice vinegar. In its place: Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, softened with a pinch of sugar, is close. Avoid plain distilled vinegar at full strength, which is much sharper.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Chirashi Bowl?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Chirashi Bowl uses 8 oz cooked shrimp, halved lengthwise.

Does Chirashi Bowl contain shellfish?

Yes: 8 oz cooked shrimp, halved lengthwise and 4 oz imitation crab sticks, shredded. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs, shellfish and sesame. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Chirashi Bowl?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 420 calories, with 18 g protein, 58 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 980 mg sodium.

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