Classic Salmon Rice Bowl (Printable)

Flaked salmon with seasoned rice, avocado, and seaweed for a tasty, quick meal.

# What You Need:

→ Fish & Rice

01 - 6 oz (170 g) 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 (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 using a fork.
02 - Add the chilled cooked rice on top of the salmon. If using leftover rice, sprinkle lightly with water to rehydrate.
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 mix thoroughly to combine the salmon and rice.
05 - Drizzle Japanese mayonnaise and Sriracha (if using) over the mixture.
06 - Top with sliced avocado, spring onions, toasted sesame seeds, and pickled ginger if desired.
07 - Serve alongside roasted seaweed sheets and lemon or lime wedges; use the seaweed to scoop the rice mixture with each bite.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in 25 minutes with minimal hands-on time, perfect for weeknight hunger strikes.
  • Endlessly customizable—build it your way depending on what's in your fridge and your mood.
  • One bowl, zero guilt, and the kind of comforting that doesn't feel heavy afterward.
02 -
  • Don't skip the microwaving step even if your salmon and rice are warm enough to eat—that brief burst of heat melts everything together into something cohesive instead of a cold bowl that just happens to have warm ingredients.
  • Japanese mayo is genuinely worth buying instead of substituting regular mayo. It changes the mouthfeel and ties everything together in a way that makes people ask what your secret is.
03 -
  • Buy pre-toasted sesame seeds and pre-cut nori sheets—these small shortcuts let you focus on the actual cooking and assembly instead of prep work that doesn't change the outcome.
  • Chill your avocado until the last moment before slicing, and if you're meal prepping, slice it fresh each day instead of trying to store it cut, which always ends in brown sadness.
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