Salmon Poke Bowl Brown Rice (Printable Version)
A nourishing bowl with marinated salmon, brown rice, avocado, and vibrant vegetables for a quick, flavorful Hawaiian-inspired meal.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 200 g sushi-grade raw salmon, diced into 1 cm cubes
→ Marinade
02 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
05 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
07 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
08 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
→ Base
09 - 1 cup cooked brown rice, warm or at room temperature
→ Toppings
10 - ½ avocado, sliced
11 - ½ cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
12 - ½ cup shredded carrots
13 - 2 radishes, thinly sliced
14 - 1 small handful edamame, cooked and shelled
15 - 1 sheet nori, cut into strips or small pieces
16 - 1 tbsp chopped scallions
17 - Additional sesame seeds, to garnish
→ Optional
18 - Spicy mayo (2 tbsp mayo mixed with 1 tsp sriracha)
19 - Pickled ginger or seaweed salad, for extra flavor
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, ginger, garlic, and sesame seeds. Stir well to create the marinade.
02 - Add diced salmon to the marinade, mix gently to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
03 - While the salmon marinates, prepare the brown rice and toppings by slicing vegetables, cooking edamame, and cutting nori.
04 - Divide cooked brown rice into two serving bowls.
05 - Spoon the marinated salmon evenly over the rice in each bowl.
06 - Place avocado, cucumber, carrots, radishes, edamame, and nori around the salmon.
07 - Drizzle with spicy mayo if desired, garnish with scallions and additional sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish
- Uses simple ingredients available at most grocery stores
- Customizable with your favorite toppings
- Perfect balance of protein carbs and healthy fats
02 -
- High in omega3 fatty acids from the salmon
- Contains complete proteins and complex carbohydrates
- Ready to eat with no additional cooking required
- Endlessly customizable based on seasonal vegetables
03 -
- Let the salmon sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before cutting for easier and cleaner slices through the flesh
- Create a double batch of the marinade and save half to drizzle over the finished bowl for extra flavor
- Pat your salmon dry with paper towels before cubing to help the marinade adhere better to the fish