Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (300g) short-grain sushi rice, rinsed well
- 1 ¾ cups (415ml) water
- 3 Tablespoons (45ml) rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon (15g) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 Tablespoon (15ml) sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon (15ml) low sodium soy sauce or Tamari
- ¼ cup (60ml) sweet chili sauce
- 1 Tablespoon (15ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) water (for glaze)
- 1 large cucumber, diced or thinly sliced
- 1 large ripe mango, diced
- 2 medium avocados, sliced or cubed
- ½ cup (50g) shredded carrots
- ½ cup (75g) cooked and shelled edamame beans
- 1 Tablespoon black or white sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or scallions (optional garnish)
Instructions:
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. Cook rice according to package directions (simmer gently, then rest, covered, for 10 minutes off the heat).
- While the rice cooks, gently heat the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small pan until the sugar dissolves. Do not boil.
- Transfer the hot rice to a large bowl. Pour the vinegar mixture evenly over the rice and gently fold it in using a cutting motion. Let the rice cool to room temperature.
- Whisk together the sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon of water in a small bowl to create the glaze. Set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour half of the prepared sweet chili glaze over the cooked shrimp. Toss quickly until the shrimp is lightly coated (about 30 seconds). Remove from heat immediately.
- Divide the cooled, seasoned sushi rice evenly among four serving bowls.
- Artistically arrange the cucumber, mango, avocado, edamame, and shredded carrots over the rice in distinct sections.
- Place the glazed shrimp in the centre of the bowl. Drizzle the remaining glaze over the entire bowl.
- Garnish generously with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro or scallions. Serve immediately.