Easy Japanese Sushi Rice Bowl Recipe – Light, Fresh & Ready in 30 Minutes
If you love sushi but want something simpler and quicker, this sushi rice bowl brings all the clean, refreshing flavours of Japanese cuisine to your kitchen — no rolling required.
With just a few fresh toppings and key staples from our Japanese Cooking Essentials Gift Set, this easy rice bowl is a go-to for light lunches, speedy dinners, or make-ahead meal prep. The star of the show? Yutaka Sushi Rice — perfectly sticky, slightly tangy, and the ideal base for all your favourite toppings.
Why This Recipe Works
- No sushi skills needed — just cook, season, and top
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Uses pantry staples and fresh, easy-to-find ingredients
- Perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or light dinners
- Balanced, wholesome, and endlessly customisable
Ingredients (Serves 2)
From the Morueats Japanese Cooking Essentials Set:
- 1 cup (about 200g) Yutaka Sushi Rice
- 2 tbsp Kong Yen Sushi Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Yamasa Dark Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Kikkoman Toasted Sesame Oil
Fresh ingredients:
- 150–200g cooked prawns or sliced sushi-grade salmon or tuna
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup cooked or defrosted edamame
- Optional: Lao Gan Ma Crispy Chilli in Oil, pickled ginger, sesame seeds
Method
- Cook the rice: Rinse the sushi rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions or using a rice cooker. Once cooked, let it cool slightly.
- Season the rice: While still warm, gently mix the rice with 2 tbsp of Japanese Rice Vinegar. Let it sit and absorb for a few minutes while you prep the toppings.
- Assemble the bowl: Divide the seasoned rice between bowls. Arrange the prawns or salmon, cucumber, avocado, and edamame on top.
- Finish with flavour: Drizzle with Kikkoman Soy Sauce and a touch of Toasted Sesame Oil. Add a spoonful of Crispy Chilli if you like a kick.
Tips & Variations
- Swap the protein: try teriyaki tofu, grilled chicken, or tinned tuna
- Add pickled ginger, radish, or shredded nori for an extra Japanese twist
- Short on time? Use leftover rice and reheat gently before seasoning
- Great cold — pack it into lunchboxes for a satisfying on-the-go meal
Build It with Our Japanese Cooking Essentials Gift Set
This dish is made with the simple, quality ingredients from our Japanese Cooking Essentials Gift Set including our premium Yutaka Sushi Rice. It's the perfect intro to Japanese home cooking — no sushi mat needed.
Tried it? Share your bowl with us on Instagram — tag @morueats and show us your sushi-style creations! 🍣🥢
