{"schemaVersion":"1.0","guide":{"id":"sushi-style-bowl-assembly","title":"A build-your-own rice-bowl supper","published":true,"publishedOn":"2026-10-10","collection":"food","label":"Cooking & sharing a meal","setting":"anywhere","description":"Set out cooked rice, cooked proteins or vegetables, and separate toppings so people can build their own bowls. Use familiar ingredients rather than making raw fish preparation part of the plan.","tags":["food","food","sushi","style","bowl","assembly"],"answer":"Set out cooked rice, cooked proteins or vegetables, and separate toppings so people can build their own bowls. Use familiar ingredients rather than making raw fish preparation part of the plan. The host can join the table once the components are ready.","duration":"Suggested: About 90 minutes","budget":"Set a shared ingredient limit before assigning contributions.","budgetDetail":"Set a shared ingredient limit before assigning contributions. Agree the total before purchases or bookings. 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Prepared components save kitchen time but may cost more and need ingredient checking."}],"checks":["Follow food-handling instructions and keep allergen-containing toppings clearly separate where practical.","Confirm the date, meeting point or call link, and spending with everyone before committing."],"faq":[{"question":"What should we arrange first?","answer":"Choose a short ingredient list around guests' food needs and available serving dishes."},{"question":"What is an alternative to this plan?","answer":"A ready-made meal with toppings. Prepared components save kitchen time but may cost more and need ingredient checking."}],"sourceIds":[],"related":["salad-night-that-feels-like-dinner","bread-tasting-not-wine","freezer-meal-swap-friends"],"seed":"A build-your-own rice-bowl supper. Choose a short ingredient list around guests' food needs and available serving dishes. 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Durations and budgets are suggested choices. Not live inventory, a booking or a completed outing.","access":"Anyone can read. Creating a room follows existing organizer-access requirements."}}