A block of tofu, nicely browned in teriyaki sauce, served on a bed of sticky rice with edamame, cucumber, avocado, jalapeño, and a handful of crushed-up crunchy onions, buried under a thick drizzle of extra teriyaki and spicy mayo.
Crunchy Roll Bowls
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I am so much in love with this recipe, it is hard to describe. Easy to throw together, my family all loved it (two small children included) and great leftovers. This has easily jumped to the to the top of my dinner rotation. Thanks POY 🙂
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This is one of my most favorite things to eat.
It’s a block of tofu, nicely browned in teriyaki sauce, served on a bed of sticky rice with edamame, cucumber, avocado, jalapeño, a handful of crushed-up crunchy onions (seriously, trust me) and buried under a thick drizzle of extra teriyaki and spicy mayo.
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And just like that, you’ve been transported to your favorite strip-mall sushi joint, eating a crunchy roll in bowl form, without the nervousness that accompanies raw fish and / or the work involved in rolling.
Just everything good about a crunchy roll, plus veg-focused and easy to make.
These Bowls Are Easy As 1-2-3
In true SOS fashion, this is going to be a weeknight win.
First, you’ll prep your ingredients: press and cube your tofu, slice your cucumbers, prep/cook your edamame, slice up that avocado.
Then, it’s time to cook! Get your rice going in a rice cooker, and then just fry up your tofu quick in a pan and add the sauce (storebought for ease! more on that below).
Assemble your bowls and that’s literally it. LITERALLY IT.
Make It Your Own
As with any bowl, there are tons of opportunities for customization here: different protein, different sauces, different vegetables.
Teriyaki chicken? Some pan-fried shrimp or salmon? Thinly sliced carrots? A listtle sushi ginger on top? The world is yours.
I used a storebought teriyaki sauce because that’s where I’m at in my life right now. I used the Soy-Vay brand – it’s tasty, sweet and savory, and has a little bit of sesame going on with it. But if you have the time and energy to make your own sauce, please invite me to your house for lunch because that… sounds really yummy.
New To Tofu?
If you’re new to tofu, let me introduce you! We have a whoooooole post about how to cook it that will officially make you a tofu-lover.
And from there, you can enter the big wide world of delicious tofu with my favorite recipes:
- Firecracker Vegan Lettuce Wraps (a top POY recipe!)
- Tofu and Brown Rice Lettuce Wraps (more lettuce wrap love!)
- Spicy Sesame Zoodles with Crispy Tofu (crispy = yes)
- Spicy Sofritas Tofu (like Chipotle but better)
- Coconut Curry Ramen (sweet, sticky, delicious tofu)
Common Questions About Crunchy Roll Bowls
How can I make this recipe soy-free?
We’d recommend substituting another favorite protein for the tofu (chicken, salmon, shrimp, mushrooms, etc) and pea pods for the edamame.
Is this recipe meal prep-friendly?
Definitely! We’d just recommend adding the cucumber, jalapeño, spicy mayo, and crunchy fried onions right before eating.
Can I make the crunchy fried onions myself?
Sure! It just takes a little bit more work. Here’s a recipe we like for making homemade crunchy fried onions.
This recipe was inspired from the Crunch Bowl that I had at a little strip mall place called Aloha Poke! Which was inspired from an American fan-favorite – the crunchy roll. Crunchy rolls usually contain tempura shrimp, avocado, and “crunchies” which are fried tempura flakes – in general this is a far cry from traditional Japanese sushi, but they have their own wonderful qualities such as usually containing no raw fish and being just really fun and delicious to eat. Personally… I love them, and I love having the option to now eat them in bowl form at home!
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Crunchy Roll Bowls
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Crunchy Roll Bowls! A block of tofu, nicely browned in teriyaki sauce, served on a bed of sticky rice with edamame, cucumber, avocado, jalapeño, and a handful of crushed-up crunchy onions, buried under a thick drizzle of extra teriyaki and spicy mayo.
Ingredients
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- 1 block extra firm tofu
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
- 2 cups frozen shelled edamame
- 1 cucumber, finely diced
- 1 avocado, cut into chunks or slices
- 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
- swish of neutral oil
- 1/2 cup teriyaki or savory-sweet Asian-inspired sauce (I used the store-bought Soy Vay brand – you could also make your own)
- 1/2 cup crunchy fried onions, crushed (like the kind you put on green bean casserole from the store!)
- spicy mayo (see notes)
Instructions
- Prep the tofu: Press the water out of the tofu.
- Make the rice: Cook rice according to package directions.
- Prep the edamame: Cook edamame according to package directions.
- Cook the tofu: Cut the tofu into cubes. Heat a little oil over medium high heat. Add the tofu and fry until golden brown. Add about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of sauce – just enough to coat the tofu – and stir fry again until golden brown.
- Serve: Assemble bowls with rice, tofu, more teriyaki sauce, edamame, cucumber, jalapeño, crunchy onions, and spicy mayo.
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Notes
To make spicy mayo: Mix 2-3 tablespoons sriracha with 1/4-1/2 cup mayo. Adjust ratios on personal preference!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bowl
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Keywords: sushi bowl, tofu bowl, crunch roll bowl, crunch roll, vegetarian sushi
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September 9, 2022
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When I say we’ve made this 100 times… I mean it. I’m obsessed! I never get tired of it. I love the textures, flavors, it’s easy to make! 100/10!!!
I e made it a bunch. Easy and great as written. And if you want to make it even easier, you can just get a pack of imitation crab and flake it in there instead of cooking tofu. Hits that strip mall sushi vibe perfectly!
We’ve made these several times with shrimp and the entire family loves them. I also made them for a ladies luncheon and everyone asked for the recipe.
Every recipe of yours is so good! This one is no exception!! I used chicken instead of tofu, and will make it again for sure!
We love this one! So good. I’d love to know what the saturated fat is for this recipe, as only the total fat is listed. Trying to watch my saturated fat since my cholesterol is high. 😉
Made this tonight and it was so good!
Our favorite super fast weeknight dinner is a combination of two recipes from Pinch of Yum – Ridiculously Good Air Fryer Salmon, and Crunchy Roll Bowls. We do salmon, rice and leafy greens, diced cucumber and edamame, topped with crispy onions and spicy mayo. It takes less than 20 minutes to put together and the whole family loves it!
My sushi loving family loved this meal! My 9 year old rated it a 10/10! I didn’t love the crispy onions I grabbed at TJ so I browned some panko in a pan with oil and onion powder and it worked great!
love this. it’s on rotation at our house. easy to please everyone as they assemble their own bowls & toppings.
This was fantastic and so easy! I marinated shrimp in the teriyaki while the tofu cooked for my husband. A hit for the entire family, will definitely make again.
Obsessed. Cannot stop making it. Thank you!!!
This was a household hit! Super easy to make, extra tasty and the kids asked for seconds (with a couple modifications). This will be going on my regular rotation!
Made this last night and I’m wishing we had leftovers for breakfast! What an excellent recipe! I used ground turkey rather than tofu, a bag of frozen/microwavable rice, and topped with cilantro. From fridge to fork, it was just 21 minutes! Super easy and sooo delicious. Thank you!!
I have made this recipe probably 50 times now, and I don’t think I’ve ever taken the time to review it. I am eating it RIGHT NOW, in fact. I have to tell you – this is probably my all-time favorite meal. It’s perfect. It’s got everything I want. Thanks for this excellent contribution to our family cookbook! 🙂
I love this recipe and make it often! It’s so easy and delicious, love that my kids can customize what they want in their bowls too. Love it with some seaweed and I also do a bit of quinoa mixed into my rice for a little extra oomph. Thank you so much for this great recipe.
These were fantastic! All of my toddlers, and husband loved it as their first time having tofu! So easy to put together too!
I know this recipe has been posted for a while at this point, but I just had to leave a comment to say this is a staple in our house! So delicious and easy.
We love hearing this, Sarah! Thanks for the comment!
This is the best thing I’ve ever made. From your site, and maybe ever. It’s ridiculously good and so easy. Love all the flavors together!!! Like deconstructed sushi
Wondering if anyone has tried this with chicken in lieu of tofu? I’m obsessed with this recipe, but my husband heard ‘tofu’ and was out.
Hi Mary! We haven’t tried, but I think it would be a great substitute for the tofu!
Love these tofu bowls!! We make them monthly, so easy and delicious!
What makes the rice sticky? I keep rereading thinking I am missing more rice instructions. Thanks!
Incredible flavor, so easy to make and am mad at myself that I didn’t find this recipe sooner. Can’t wait to make again! You should do a feature of older but amazing recipes!
Another keeper, thank you! Our local place uses mango so I added some to your recipe. I thought it was a great addition 😊
This looks delicious and it is on my plan for this week. I’m always looking for vegan / vegan modifiable recipes, and I had not found many on this site. So glad to see this one! Thank you!!!
My family of seven loooooves this and we have it at least once a month! We add in extra chopped veggies and everyone customizes what they like. My littles love helping shell the edamame or chopping the cucumbers. Thank you for such a delicious and adaptable recipe!