Japanese Miso Salmon Rice Bowl (Snack Portion)

Ingredients

• 150 g salmon fillet
• 1.5 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin (or sweet cooking rice wine)(optional)
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 0.5 cup cucumber
• 1 tbsp green onion
• 1 tsp neutral oil

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, whisk miso, soy sauce, mirin (if using), and rice vinegar until smooth.

2. 2

   Heat a nonstick skillet over medium. Add oil, then place salmon skin-side down (if applicable). Cook 3–4 minutes.

3. 3

   Flip salmon and brush with miso glaze. Cook 4–6 minutes more until flaky and glazed.

4. 4

   Slice cucumber thinly and toss with a tiny splash of rice vinegar.

5. 5

   Assemble: add rice to a bowl, top with salmon, cucumber, and green onion. Spoon any pan glaze over the top.