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Delicious Salmon Rice Bowl Recipe Easy 5-Minute Viral Emily Mariko Inspired Bowl

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A quick and easy salmon rice bowl inspired by Emily Mariko’s viral recipe, combining flaky salmon, fluffy rice, and a savory mayo-soy sauce blend for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 oz cooked salmon, flaked (leftover baked or grilled salmon preferred)
  • 1 cup steamed white rice (short-grain sushi rice preferred), cooked and slightly cooled
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (Japanese Kewpie mayo recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1–2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Pickled ginger, optional, a few slices
  • Nori seaweed, shredded or in small strips for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook your rice: Rinse 1/2 cup uncooked short-grain rice under cold water until water runs clear. Cook according to rice cooker instructions or simmer in a pot with 3/4 cup water for about 15 minutes, then let steam off heat for 10 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork.
  2. Prepare the salmon: Flake leftover cooked salmon gently with a fork into bite-sized pieces, avoiding over-mashing.
  3. Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  4. Assemble the bowl: Place warm rice into serving bowl, spread evenly. Drizzle half the mayo-soy mixture over rice and gently fold to coat without smashing grains.
  5. Add the salmon: Layer flaked salmon over rice. Drizzle remaining sauce over the top.
  6. Garnish: Sprinkle sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, shredded nori, and optional pickled ginger over the bowl.
  7. Serve immediately: Enjoy warm for best flavor and texture. If prepping ahead, keep rice and salmon separate until ready to serve.

Notes

Use leftover cooked salmon for best results. Gently fold sauce into rice to keep grains fluffy. Toast sesame seeds fresh if not pre-toasted. Warm cold salmon slightly before assembling to enhance flavor but avoid overheating to prevent dryness. Store rice and salmon separately if prepping ahead to avoid sogginess.

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