Japanese Miso Salmon Rice Cup
A warm, saucy salmon-and-miso rice cup with edamame and scallions—perfect handheld snack energy.

Total
22 min
Prep
8 min
Cook
14 min
Serves
1
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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
If salmon is not cooked, pan-sear it quickly with a little oil until flaky; set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk miso, soy sauce, mirin (if using), and water until smooth.
- 3
Warm rice in a microwave or pan. Stir in edamame to heat through (about 1–2 minutes).
- 4
Add salmon to the rice. Pour in the miso mixture and stir gently until the sauce thickens slightly (about 1–2 minutes).
- 5
Top with scallions and nori strips if using. Eat warm.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
560
28% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrate | 46 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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