Sardine and Avocado Sushi Bowls

Ingredients

• 2 cups sushi rice, uncooked
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cans sardines in olive oil, drained
• 2 avocados, sliced
• 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 4 radishes, thinly sliced
• 2 sheets nori, cut into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons pickled ginger
• 1 tablespoon spicy mayo
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Method

1. 1

   Rinse the sushi rice in cold water until the water runs mostly clear, then drain well.

2. 2

   Combine the rice and water in a 6-quart saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the water is absorbed.

   20:00 · Simmer rice
3. 3

   Remove the rice from heat and let it stand, covered, to finish steaming.

   10:00 · Rest rice
4. 4

   Whisk together the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves.

5. 5

   Fold the vinegar mixture into the warm rice with a rice paddle or spatula, then spread the rice on a tray to cool slightly.

6. 6

   Divide the seasoned rice among four bowls.

7. 7

   Flake the sardines into large chunks and arrange on top of the rice.

8. 8

   Fan the avocado slices, cucumber, carrots, and radishes over the rice alongside the sardines.

9. 9

   Scatter nori strips and sesame seeds over each bowl.

10. 10

    Drizzle with soy sauce and spicy mayo, then top with pickled ginger and sliced green onions before serving.