Classic Salmon Rice Bowl (Printable version)

A comforting bowl of flaked salmon over seasoned rice with vibrant toppings and savory sauces.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fish & Rice

01 - 6 ounces cooked salmon fillet
02 - 2 cups cooked white rice, chilled

→ Seasonings & Sauces

03 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
05 - 1 tablespoon Japanese mayonnaise
06 - 1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce (optional)

→ Toppings & Sides

07 - 1 avocado, sliced
08 - 1 sheet roasted seaweed (nori), cut into squares
09 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
10 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
11 - Pickled ginger (optional)
12 - Lemon or lime wedges (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place the cooked salmon fillet in a microwave-safe bowl and flake into pieces using a fork.
02 - Top the salmon with chilled cooked rice; if using leftover rice, sprinkle lightly with water to moisten.
03 - Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap and microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes until warmed through.
04 - Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil thoroughly to combine with salmon and rice.
05 - Drizzle Japanese mayonnaise and Sriracha over the mixture, if using, and gently mix.
06 - Top with avocado slices, spring onions, toasted sesame seeds, and pickled ginger if desired.
07 - Serve alongside roasted seaweed sheets and lemon or lime wedges; use seaweed to scoop portions.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes way more impressive than the five minutes of actual effort it requires.
  • Leftover rice and salmon finally have a purpose that doesn't feel like you're just reheating sadness.
  • You can make it exactly how you want it—hold the sriracha, double the avocado, whatever speaks to you that day.
02 -
  • Microwaving the rice and salmon together for just a minute or two is non-negotiable—it makes the whole bowl cohesive and warm without drying anything out.
  • Don't skip the sesame oil or mayo even if you think they sound like extra work; they're what makes this bowl taste like something you'd order at a restaurant instead of something you threw together from your fridge.
03 -
  • Cold leftover rice is your friend here—it reheats perfectly in the microwave and absorbs the dressing without turning into mush.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for thirty seconds right before serving if you have time; they'll smell incredible and taste twice as nutty.
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