Leftover Salmon Rice Bowl (Printable)

Quickly revive leftover salmon and rice with ice cube steaming and vibrant toppings for an easy, tasty meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Leftovers

01 - 1 cup cooked white rice 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 - Chili flakes or sriracha, optional

# Directions:

01 - Place the cooked rice into a microwave-safe bowl, spreading out evenly. Distribute flaked salmon over the rice.
02 - Position two ice cubes on top of the rice and salmon. Cover the bowl loosely with parchment paper or a microwave-safe plate.
03 - Microwave on high for 2–3 minutes, or until the ice cubes have fully melted and contents are moist and reheated.
04 - Remove bowl from microwave. Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over rice and salmon. Top with sliced avocado, cucumber, and pickled ginger.
05 - Sprinkle sesame seeds and scallion over the bowl. If desired, add chili flakes or sriracha. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Uses up leftovers for a fast meal
  • Microwave steaming keeps salmon and rice moist
02 -
  • The microwave ice cube method helps retain moisture in leftovers.
  • For gluten-free needs, always use tamari instead of soy sauce and check all labels.
03 -
  • Add shredded nori, edamame, or carrot ribbons for color and nutrition.
  • Pair with green tea or a crisp white wine for an easy meal upgrade.
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