Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200g) Short-grain Japanese rice
- 1.25 cups (300ml) Filtered water
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 2 salmon fillets (170g each)
- 1 tbsp Avocado oil
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 Persian cucumber, sliced
- 1 Ripe avocado, sliced
- 0.5 cup (70g) Shredded carrots
- 2 tbsp Pickled ginger
- 1 sheet Nori seaweed, shredded
- 1 tbsp Furikake
- 2 tbsp Kewpie mayo
- 1 tsp Sriracha
- 1 tsp Fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame oil
Instructions:
- Rinse 1 cup (200g) short grain rice in a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear. Combine with 1.25 cups (300ml) filtered water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Cook until all water is absorbed and grains are tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp sea salt until dissolved. While the rice is still hot, gently fold in the mixture using a slicing motion with a wooden spatula. Let the rice cool slightly to room temperature.
- Pat 2 salmon fillets (170g each) dry with paper towels. Season with 0.5 tsp garlic powder and a pinch of salt.
- Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a non stick skillet over medium high heat. Place salmon skin side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Cook until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- In a small ramekin, combine 2 tbsp Kewpie mayo, 1 tsp sriracha, and 1 tsp fresh lime juice. Whisk until the texture is velvety.
- Divide the seasoned rice between two bowls. Top with 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, drizzling it evenly over the grains for a nutty aroma.
- Arrange the sliced Persian cucumber, 1 ripe avocado (sliced), and 0.5 cup (70g) shredded carrots over the rice. Add 2 tbsp pickled ginger in the center.
- Flake the salmon into large, succulent chunks and place them on top. Shred 1 sheet of nori seaweed and scatter it over the bowl.
- Sprinkle 1 tbsp furikake over the entire sushi bowl. This adds a complex salty sweet crunch that ties the components together.
- Drizzle the spicy Kewpie mixture over the salmon and vegetables. Serve immediately while the salmon is warm and the cucumbers are cold.