INGREDIENTS
for the salmon
NOTE: 1 lb. salmon (if eating cooked), or 1 lb. Ahi tuna (if eating raw)
NOTE: If you prefer raw, you must purchase sushi-grade Ahi tuna
½ tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. ground ginger
salt and pepper to taste
for the sauce
¼ cup low-sodium soy
3 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
1 tsp. rice wine vinegar
serving ideas – customize your own
carrots, mango, avocado, green onions
bell pepper, mini cucumbers
edamame, shelled (I like Seapoint Farms brand)
Thai jasmine rice (I like Veetee brand)
sesame seeds, yum-yum sauce
sriracha mayo, wasabi
METHOD
Wash, chop, and prepare all preferred bowl ingredients, such as cucumbers, edamame, peppers, etc. Set aside. Heat rice as directed. I like the stovetop method and always add some sesame oil, sea salt, and pepper for flavor.
prepare the protein
If using salmon, skin and cube; if using Ahi, cube. Add your protein, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper to a bowl and stir to coat. In a separate bowl, combine sauce ingredients and pour over protein. Reserve some sauce to serve if you like. Marinating the protein for 20 minutes infuses the flavors, enhancing the dish’s taste.
*If eating raw Ahi, you can now prepare your bowl with the ingredients of your choice.
to cook the salmon
I prefer air-fried crispy salmon bites to other cooking methods. To air fry, spray the basket with nonstick spray, place cubes in the basket, lightly spray the tops of the salmon with nonstick spray, and then air fry at 390 for 7-10 minutes (shake the basket halfway through). You can also bake in the oven at 415 for 12-15 minutes or pan fry for 1-2 minutes on all sides.
to assemble
Assemble the bowls as you prefer. First layer with rice, then arrange salmon bites and desired sides (cucumbers, edamame, carrots, avocado) in the bowl. A drizzle of Sriracha mayo and a sprinkle of sesame seeds finish this delicious dish. Enjoy!
NOTE: You can use any protein of your liking – chicken, beef and shrimp are all delicious choices!
RECIPE adapted Catherine Frederick
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