Description

Crispy Salmon Rice Bowls combine tender, crispy salmon bites with fragrant ginger scallion rice and fresh vegetables, all topped with a spicy sriracha mayo and a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce. This dish offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it a delightful, wholesome meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.

Ingredients

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For Ginger Scallion Rice

1 tablespoon avocado oil
3 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced (green and white parts separated)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated
1 cup white jasmine rice
½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1.5 cups water

For Teriyaki Sauce

¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
4 tablespoons ginger root, grated
½ teaspoon sambal oelek (adjust for spice level)
1 teaspoon cornstarch

For Sriracha Mayo

¼ cup high quality real mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)

For Crispy Salmon

1.5 pounds salmon, skin and bones removed, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
¼ cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons avocado oil (or other neutral, high heat oil)

Toppings and Assembly

1 cup cooked shelled edamame
1 cup sliced cucumber
1.5 cups shredded purple cabbage
1 avocado, sliced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions

Prepare Ginger Scallion Rice: Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and add avocado oil. Rinse the jasmine rice in a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear, then drain well. Once the oil is hot, add grated ginger, minced garlic, and the white parts of the scallions. Sauté for about a minute until fragrant. Add the drained rice and stir continuously until it is fully coated with the oil and aromatics. Pour in the water, kosher salt, and toasted sesame oil. Cover the saucepan and increase heat to bring to a full simmer. Reduce the heat to low and allow the rice to cook for 20 minutes or until the water is fully absorbed. Uncover and fluff the rice before serving.
Make Teriyaki Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sambal oelek, and cornstarch until the sugar and cornstarch are fully dissolved and combined. Set the sauce aside.
Prepare Sriracha Mayo: In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sriracha. Stir well to blend evenly. Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less sriracha depending on preference. Set aside.
Cook Crispy Salmon Bites: Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Toss the cubed salmon in cornstarch until evenly coated, then drizzle with toasted sesame oil. Place the salmon cubes in the hot pan in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd (cook in batches if necessary). Sear the salmon for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. The salmon can remain slightly pink inside as it will continue cooking with the sauce.
Glaze Salmon with Teriyaki Sauce: Once all salmon pieces are cooked, return them all to the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour in the prepared teriyaki sauce and gently stir the salmon to coat all pieces evenly. Let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce starts thickening and clings to the salmon bites.
Assemble the Bowls: Place a portion of the ginger scallion rice at the bottom of each serving bowl. Top with crispy teriyaki salmon bites, cooked edamame, sliced cucumber, shredded purple cabbage, and avocado slices. Drizzle the sriracha mayo over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

For extra heat, increase the amount of sambal oelek in the teriyaki sauce and sriracha in the mayo accordingly.
You can substitute jasmine rice with basmati or medium grain rice, adjusting the water ratio and cooking time as necessary.
Ensure the salmon cubes are dried well before coating with cornstarch to achieve maximum crispiness.
Cooking salmon in batches prevents overcrowding and ensures evenly crispy bites.
Sriracha mayo and sesame seeds are optional but add a nice finishing touch in flavor and texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Keywords: Crispy Salmon, Rice Bowl, Teriyaki Sauce, Sriracha Mayo, Ginger Scallion Rice, Asian Inspired, Healthy Dinner