Emily Mariko Salmon Rice Bowl (Printable)

Tender salmon, seasoned rice, creamy avocado, and spicy mayo come together in this viral Japanese-inspired bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish & Protein

01 - 1 (6 oz) cooked salmon fillet, skin removed and flaked

→ Rice

02 - 2 cups cooked short-grain rice (preferably leftover and chilled)

→ Sauces & Condiments

03 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon Japanese mayonnaise (e.g., Kewpie)
05 - 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce

→ Vegetables & Garnishes

06 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
07 - 1 green onion, thinly sliced (optional)
08 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Seaweed

09 - 6-8 small roasted seaweed sheets (nori snack sheets)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place the cooked rice in a microwave-safe bowl. Top with flaked salmon and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
02 - Cover the bowl loosely (use parchment or a microwave cover) and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, until the rice and salmon are heated through.
03 - Drizzle the warm salmon and rice with Japanese mayonnaise and sriracha. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce if desired.
04 - Gently mix everything together until well combined.
05 - Top with sliced avocado, green onion, and toasted sesame seeds.
06 - Serve with roasted seaweed sheets on the side. To eat, scoop a bite of the salmon rice mixture onto a seaweed sheet and enjoy like a hand roll.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns leftovers into something you actually crave, not just tolerate.
  • Every bite feels like a deconstructed sushi roll you can customize endlessly.
  • The whole thing comes together in under ten minutes with almost no cleanup.
  • You get creamy, spicy, savory, and crisp textures all in one bowl.
02 -
  • Day-old rice is not just okay, it's actually better because fresh rice can turn gummy when you stir in the sauces.
  • Don't skip the loose cover when microwaving or the rice will dry out and the salmon will get tough around the edges.
  • Flake the salmon before you start so it heats evenly and mixes smoothly into the rice without clumping.
03 -
  • Use Kewpie mayo if you can find it, the flavor difference is subtle but it makes the whole bowl taste more authentic.
  • Toast your sesame seeds fresh in a dry pan for thirty seconds to bring out their nutty aroma before sprinkling them on top.
  • If your salmon is cold from the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for five minutes before microwaving so it heats more evenly.
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