As TikTok food trends go, I think the Emily Mariko salmon rice bowl recipe that has been making the rounds may be one of my favorites. So far, a few have caught my attention, including delicious baked feta pasta and frothy dalgona coffee. However, this TikTok salmon bowl is the quickest and simplest yet – and it’s worth the hype! The leftover protein + rice + veggies with sauce combination may not be a new idea. However, this combination of flaky salmon, tender rice, creamy avocado, seaweed, and sauces like soy sauce, kewpie mayo, and sriracha is like a deconstructed sushi roll or onigiri. And I’m hooked. Plus, unlike sushi, there’s no rolling or special equipment involved. This viral salmon rice bowl (aka salmon sushi bowl) uses just a handful of ingredients (mostly pre-cooked!). And there’s minimal prep work for an abundance of flavor and texture with minimal time and effort. If you love turning leftovers into a delicious new meal, you might also enjoy my recipes for egg fried rice, Panzanella salad, and fatteh.
TikTok salmon rice bowl ingredients
This recipe relies on just a few simple ingredients and leftovers! For extra flavor, you could use “eel sauce” in place of soy sauce.
How to make the Tiktok salmon rice bowl
Follow just a few simple steps for this delicious dish. First, use two forks to shred the cooked salmon into flakes in a bowl/deep dish. Then, add the rice over it and an ice cube on top. Cover the bowl with parchment paper (or paper towel) and microwave on high for 2—2 ½ minutes. Water from the ice cube will become steam to help keep the rice moist when reheating it. Discard any remaining ice, add all the sauces, and mix well to combine. Then top with diced avocado (or avocado slices) and drizzle over more sauces, if desired. Enjoy it as is or serve ot with a small bowl of kimchi. You can also spoon the salmon avocado rice onto the nori sheets and eat like mini tacos. Enjoy!
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If you try this salmon and rice recipe, let me know how it goes in the comments below. I’d appreciate a recipe card rating and would love to see your recipe recreations – tag me on Instagram @Alphafoodie!
