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Japanese Miso Salmon Rice Cup

A warm, saucy salmon-and-miso rice cup with edamame and scallions—perfect handheld snack energy.

Japanese Miso Salmon Rice Cup

Total

22 min

Prep

8 min

Cook

14 min

Serves

1

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Servings

Recipe serves 1

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Cooked rice
  • 120 g Salmon (cooked or pre-cooked)
  • 1.5 tbsp White miso paste
  • 1 tsp Soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 1 tbsp Mirin (or rice vinegar + a pinch of sugar)(optional)
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1/3 cup Edamame (shelled, thawed)
  • 1 tbsp Scallions
  • 1 tsp Neutral oil(optional)
  • 1 sheet Nori strips (optional)(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    If salmon is not cooked, pan-sear it quickly with a little oil until flaky; set aside.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Warm rice in a microwave or pan. Stir in edamame to heat through (about 1–2 minutes).

  4. 4

    Add salmon to the rice. Pour in the miso mixture and stir gently until the sauce thickens slightly (about 1–2 minutes).

  5. 5

    Top with scallions and nori strips if using. Eat warm.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

560

28% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein34 g
Carbohydrate46 g
Fat25 g
Fiber7 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium980 mg

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