Description
This easy salmon poke bowl features fresh flavors and a rich, spicy-sweet creamy gochujang sauce. It’s a healthy weeknight meal that can be prepared in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sushi rice, rinsed well
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 pound sushi-grade salmon fillet, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons naturally brewed soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup cooked edamame, shelled
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 cup radish sprouts
Instructions
- Cook Sushi Rice: Rinse rice until water is clear. Combine rice and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest covered for 10 minutes.
- Season Rice: While rice rests, prepare seasoning by whisking rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Gently fold this mixture into the warm rice, then spread it onto a baking sheet to cool.
- Marinate Salmon: Cube salmon and toss with soy sauce and sesame oil. Marinate for 10-20 minutes, keeping cold.
- Prepare Gochujang Drizzle: Whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, maple syrup, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth. Adjust consistency with water or vinegar if needed.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide cooled rice among bowls. Arrange marinated salmon, cucumber, edamame, and avocado on top. Drizzle with sauce and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and radish sprouts.
Notes
Use sushi-grade salmon for safety. Substitutions include using Greek yogurt for mayonnaise in the sauce or coconut aminos for a gluten-free soy sauce option. Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking to prevent mushiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg