Classic Salmon Rice Bowl (Printable)

Flaked salmon paired with seasoned rice, avocado, seaweed, and savory sauces in a quick, tasty bowl.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fish & Rice

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

→ Seasonings & Sauces

03 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
05 - 1 tablespoon Japanese mayonnaise (e.g., Kewpie)
06 - 1 teaspoon Sriracha or 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 Make It:

01 - Place the cooked salmon fillet in a microwave-safe bowl and flake it gently using a fork.
02 - Top the flaked salmon with cooked rice. If using chilled leftover rice, sprinkle lightly with water to moisten.
03 - Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe plate or plastic wrap and microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes until warmed through.
04 - Add soy sauce and sesame oil to the bowl, then stir thoroughly to combine the salmon and rice evenly.
05 - Drizzle Japanese mayonnaise and Sriracha over the mixture, if using, and gently fold together.
06 - Top with avocado slices, thinly sliced spring onions, toasted sesame seeds, and pickled ginger as desired.
07 - Present with roasted seaweed sheets and lemon or lime wedges on the side. Use the seaweed to scoop the rice mixture when eating.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms leftover rice and fish into something that tastes intentional, not recycled.
  • The whole thing comes together faster than ordering delivery, and you actually know what's in it.
  • You can customize it endlessly based on what's hiding in your fridge without ruining the vibe.
02 -
  • Warm the rice and salmon together before adding the mayo—if you add cold rice to warm mayo, the mayo breaks and gets greasy instead of creamy and luscious.
  • Don't skip the seaweed or use it as decoration; it's essential to how you eat this dish and changes the entire texture experience.
03 -
  • Toast your own sesame seeds or buy them from a store with high turnover—old sesame seeds taste stale and dusty, which ruins the whole vibe.
  • Buy Kewpie mayo specifically if you can find it; it's not just different, it's the reason this bowl tastes the way it does instead of tasting like a mayo container exploded on rice.
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