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Avocado Salmon Rice Bowl

A delightful combination of creamy avocado, tender salmon, and fluffy rice that brings a vibrant touch to any meal. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the rice
  • 1 cup sushi rice or any short-grain rice
  • 2 cups water
For the salmon
  • 200 g fresh salmon fillet skinless and boneless
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste salt and pepper
For assembly
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
  • Pickled ginger optional pickled ginger, for serving

Method
 

Cooking the Rice
  1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Combine the rice and water in a medium pot and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 18-20 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, and let it rest for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Preparing the Salmon
  1. Cut the salmon fillet into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the sesame oil.
  3. Once heated, place the salmon in the skillet and season it with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until it’s opaque and cooked through.
  5. Remove from heat.
Assembling the Bowl
  1. In a serving bowl, start with a base of the fluffy sushi rice.
  2. Top it with the cooked salmon, sliced avocado, cucumber, and green onions.
  3. Drizzle with soy sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Serving
  1. Optionally, serve it with pickled ginger on the side.
  2. Dig in and savor the explosion of flavors!

Notes

Substitutions: For a vegetarian option, substitute the salmon with marinated tofu or grilled zucchini. Ensure all ingredients are prepped beforehand to maintain great texture. Avoid overcooking the salmon.