Emily Mariko Salmon Bowl (Print)

Flaked salmon, seasoned rice, avocado, spicy mayo, and seaweed create a flavorful and easy to assemble bowl.

# Ingredients:

→ Fish & Protein

01 - 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)

# Instructions:

01 - Place the cooked rice in a microwave-safe bowl. Top with flaked salmon and drizzle 1 tablespoon of soy sauce over the mixture.
02 - Cover the bowl loosely with parchment paper or a microwave-safe cover. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes until rice and salmon are warmed through.
03 - Drizzle Japanese mayonnaise and sriracha over the warm salmon and rice. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce if desired.
04 - Gently mix all components together until evenly combined.
05 - Top with sliced avocado, green onion, and toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
06 - Serve alongside roasted seaweed sheets. To eat, scoop a portion of the salmon rice mixture onto a seaweed sheet and enjoy like a hand roll.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in 25 minutes flat, which means weeknight dinner without the stress.
  • The seaweed sheets turn it into an interactive meal—something fun about building each bite yourself.
  • Leftovers taste even better because the flavors have time to mingle.
02 -
  • Don't use warm rice straight from the cooker—it gets mushy in the microwave and loses all texture.
  • The seaweed sheets get soggy fast, so keep them separate on the side and eat within a couple of minutes of building each bite.
03 -
  • Always use day-old rice—it has been sitting in the fridge and has firmed up, so it stays separate and textured instead of getting starchy.
  • Prep your avocado, green onion, and sesame seeds while the rice is microwaving so everything comes together without waiting.
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