sushi: deconstructed

call me a predictable vegan, but i love brown rice.  it's nutty, chewy, full of fiber & whole grain goodness.  i also love a good rice bowl.  they make such a great meal and are so versatile as you can fill them with whatever is fresh seasonally (or in the fridge!) and top them with a delicious sauce.  last night i was in the mood for sushi but wasn't in the mood to take the time to make rolls (what can i say, i was tuckered out after a long run & an afternoon of garden puttering).  so, instead i decided to fulfill the craving with something that turned out to be equally as satisfying: a deconstructed sushi bowl!

{kappa roll, in a bowl}

deconstructed sushi bowl
serves 2
3 cups brown rice, cooked
3 inch piece of cucumber, chopped
1 ripe avocado
1 sheet of nori, shredded 
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (i used black & white)
1 tbsp picked ginger
wasabi & tamari to taste

divide the rice into two bowls and pile on the cucumber and avocado.  sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds and garnish with chopped nori & pickled ginger.  serve with tamari & wasabi.  i really enjoyed mine with the rice still warm as it wilted the nori up and made it a bit less obtrusive.

this was light, fresh and oh so delicious.
i think this will likely be a summer staple around here.