Leftover Salmon Rice Bowl (Printable)

Revive salmon and rice with clever steaming, topped with crisp vegetables and savory garnishes for easy dining.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Leftovers

01 - 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
02 - 1 cup cooked salmon, flaked into large pieces

→ Microwave Steaming

03 - 2 ice cubes

→ Toppings

04 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
05 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
06 - 1 avocado, sliced
07 - 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons pickled ginger
09 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
10 - 1 scallion, finely sliced
11 - Optional: chili flakes or sriracha

# How-To:

01 - Place cooked rice in a microwave-safe bowl and distribute the flaked salmon evenly on top.
02 - Position two ice cubes directly over the rice and salmon.
03 - Loosely cover with parchment paper or a microwave-safe plate, ensuring steam can vent.
04 - Microwave bowl on high for 2 to 3 minutes until the ice cubes fully melt, steaming and reheating rice and salmon.
05 - Remove bowl from microwave. Drizzle soy sauce or tamari and sesame oil evenly across contents.
06 - Add sliced avocado, cucumber, and pickled ginger to the bowl.
07 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and finely sliced scallion. Optionally add chili flakes or sriracha for heat.
08 - Serve immediately for optimal texture and temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fast weeknight solution using leftovers
  • Delicious balanced meal with customizable toppings
02 -
  • The ice cube trick gently reheats without drying out leftovers
  • Swap in tofu or another cooked fish if needed
03 -
  • Cover loosely for steaming: don't seal the bowl tight
  • Try adding shredded nori, edamame, or carrot ribbons for extra nutrition
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