California Bowl Food

CALIFORNIA HARVEST BOWLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425º. Place sweet potatoes on one half of a large baking sheet. Place Brussels sprouts on other half. Toss each vegetable with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper, keeping them separate and in even layers. Roast until tender and golden, about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining tablespoon oil. Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper and add to skillet. Cook until golden and no longer pink, 4 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven and roast until cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Let rest 10 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
• In a medium skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts until they smell nutty and are slightly golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together dijon with lemon juice and zest, then slowly whisk in oil and maple syrup.
• Arrange wild rice and kale side-by-side in a shallow bowl. Add chicken, roasted vegetables, and cranberry sauce before drizzling with dressing.

CALIFORNIA BOWL

Steps:

• Cook rice with 1-1/2 cups of water (and a splash of rice vinegar or lemon juice, if you choose) for 20 minutes or until soft and sticky. Cool the cooked rice in the refrigerator until room temperature.
• Meanwhile, shell the crab legs and tear the crabmeat into small pieces. Dice the carrot and cucumber into small pieces.
• Press rice into two bowls. Pressed rice should have a dip in the middle.
• Add crab, avocado, carrot and cucumber into the dip in the rice.
• Drizzle with soy sauce. Top with ginger and sesame seeds.

CALIFORNIA ROLL BOWLS

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sriracha, soy, sesame oil and 2 teaspoons of the rice vinegar until well combined. Fold in the imitation crab, then set aside.
• Divide the rice between two serving bowls, adding 1 teaspoon rice vinegar to each. Stir to mix the vinegar into the rice.
• Place the dressed imitation crab into the bowls, followed by the cucumber, carrot, seaweed snacks, onions and pickled ginger. Garnish with the sesame seeds and scallions, then serve.

CALIFORNIA ROLL

Steps:

• Squeeze the lemon juice over the avocado to prevent browning.
• Cover a bamboo rolling mat with plastic wrap. Cut nori sheets in half crosswise. Lay 1 sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the plastic covered mat. Wet your fingers with water and spread about 1/2 cup of the rice evenly onto the nori. Sprinkle the rice with sesame seeds. Turn the sheet of nori over so that the rice side is down. Place 1/8 of the cucumber, avocado and crab sticks in the center of the sheet. Grab the edge of the mat closest to you, keeping the fillings in place with your fingers, and roll it into a tight cylinder, using the mat to shape the cylinder. Pull away the mat and set aside. Cover with a damp cloth. Repeat until all of the rice has been used. Cut each roll into 6 pieces. Serve with pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce.
• Place the rice into a mixing bowl and cover with cool water. Swirl the rice in the water, pour off and repeat 2 to 3 times or until the water is clear.
• Place the rice and 2 cups of water into a medium saucepan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, uncovered. Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
• Combine the rice vinegar, sugar and salt in a small bowl and heat in the microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer the rice into a large wooden or glass mixing bowl and add the vinegar mixture. Fold thoroughly to combine and coat each grain of rice with the mixture. Allow to cool to room temperature before using to make sushi or sashimi.
• Yield: 4 cups

CALIFORNIA ROLL BOWL

Steps:

• Toss rice with vinegar and divide between 4 serving bowls. Top with cucumber, avocado and Crab Delights® and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with Sriracha mayonnaise.
• (Optional) Sprinkle with nori flake, add pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce on the side for additional flavor.

CALIFORNIA BARLEY BOWL WITH LEMONY YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir the barley, sprouts, cheese, almonds, and kosher salt together. Scoop into 2 individual bowls and top with the avocado and a few generous spoonfuls of yogurt sauce. Sprinkle with flaky salt and pepper and serve.

CALIFORNIA ROLL IN A BOWL

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for dressing in a small bowl and whisk ingredients together.
• Divide clean, dry and chopped lettuce among four large bowls. Top with rice, crab meat, avocado, cucumber, carrot and ginger. Drizzle dressing over salads, then top with sesame seeds and nori. Serve immediately.

CALIFORNIA BURGER BOWLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix milk, oats and seasonings. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., Place burgers on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes per side. Serve over salad blend, along with remaining ingredients.