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Spicy Salmon Bowls with Coconut Rice

Spicy Salmon Bowls with Coconut Rice

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Spicy Salmon Bowls with Coconut Rice, a delightful dish that combines creamy coconut rice with perfectly seasoned salmon and fresh toppings. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, allowing you to create a restaurant-quality meal in just under an hour. Each bowl offers a satisfying balance of textures and tastes, from the fluffy rice to the crunchy pickled cucumbers and creamy spicy mayo. It’s also customizable—feel free to swap proteins or add your favorite vegetables! Enjoy this healthy and flavorful meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/3 cup jasmine rice, rinsed & drained
  • 1 cup full fat coconut milk (canned)
  • 1/2 cup water, plus 2 tbsps
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp white sugar
  • 2 small cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 lb salmon, skin removed and cubed
  • 3 tbsps avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp low sodium tamari (or soy sauce)
  • 1 tsp brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp nanami togarashi (optional)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • Avocado, sliced
  • Furikake
  • Fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Coconut Rice: Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear. Combine with coconut milk, water, salt, and coconut sugar in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
  2. Quick Pickle Cucumbers: In a bowl, mix rice vinegar and sugar until dissolved. Add thinly sliced cucumbers; let soak for at least 10 minutes.
  3. Cook Salmon: Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season cubed salmon with tamari, sugar, garlic powder, ginger powder, and sesame seeds. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Make Spicy Mayo: Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice.
  5. Assemble Bowls: Layer coconut rice in bowls; top with salmon bites, pickled cucumbers, sliced avocado, spicy mayo drizzle, furikake, and chives.

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