Classic Salmon Rice Bowl (Printable version)

Delicious salmon paired with seasoned rice and fresh toppings for an easy, flavorful dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish & Rice

01 - 1 cooked salmon fillet (approximately 6 oz)
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)

# Directions:

01 - Place the cooked salmon fillet in a microwave-safe bowl and flake it with a fork.
02 - Add cooked white rice over the flaked salmon; 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 - Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil thoroughly to combine the rice and salmon evenly.
05 - Drizzle Japanese mayonnaise and optional Sriracha over the mixture and stir gently.
06 - Add avocado slices, thinly sliced spring onions, toasted sesame seeds, and optional pickled ginger on top.
07 - Present with roasted seaweed squares and lemon or lime wedges on the side; use seaweed to scoop up the salmon rice mixture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 25 minutes from leftover ingredients you likely already have.
  • Every component plays a role—the creamy mayo, the salty soy, the crisp seaweed—so nothing feels like filler.
  • Endlessly customizable, so you'll make it differently each time and never get bored.
02 -
  • Don't skip the sesame oil—it's not a background flavor, it's the voice that makes everything else sing, so resist the urge to dilute it with extra soy sauce.
  • Leftover cold rice is genuinely better for this than fresh; it holds its shape and absorbs the seasonings without turning porridge-like when heated.
03 -
  • Warm your rice bowl in the microwave for just 1 minute before assembling; this helps all the warm and cool elements feel balanced rather than jarring.
  • Tear the seaweed into manageable pieces right before serving so it stays crisp instead of absorbing moisture from the bowl.
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