Crunchy Sushi Bowl (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Bowl Base

01 - 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
02 - 225g imitation crab, finely chopped
03 - 1 ripe avocado, cut into chunks
04 - 1 cucumber, diced
05 - 60ml fresh cilantro, minced

→ Eel Sauce

06 - 60ml granulated sugar
07 - 60ml soy sauce
08 - 45ml mirin

→ Spicy Mayo

09 - 15ml Sriracha sauce
10 - 60ml mayonnaise

→ Toasted Panko

11 - 60ml olive oil
12 - 240ml Panko breadcrumbs

# Instructions:

01 - Cook rice according to package instructions. While rice cooks, finely dice the imitation crab, cucumber, avocado, and mince the cilantro.
02 - In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise with Sriracha sauce until thoroughly mixed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
03 - Combine soy sauce, sugar, and mirin in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
04 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add Panko breadcrumbs and olive oil, stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes until crumbs turn golden brown. Transfer to a plate to cool.
05 - Divide rice among serving bowls. Layer with chopped crab, cucumber, avocado, and cilantro. Drizzle with eel sauce and spicy mayo. Finish with a generous sprinkle of toasted Panko crumbs.

# Notes:

01 - For best results, allow the eel sauce to cool completely before drizzling over the bowl.
02 - This deconstructed sushi bowl delivers all the flavors of sushi rolls in an easy-to-assemble format.