Enjoy salmon and rice leftovers in a colorful bowl with avocado, ginger, and a microwave steaming trick.
# Components:
→ Leftovers
01 - 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
02 - 1 cup cooked salmon, flaked into large pieces
→ Microwave Steaming
03 - 2 ice cubes
→ Toppings
04 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or tamari for gluten-free
05 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
06 - 1 avocado, sliced
07 - 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons pickled ginger
09 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
10 - 1 scallion, finely sliced
11 - chili flakes or sriracha, optional
# Directions:
01 - Place cooked rice in a microwave-safe bowl and distribute flaked salmon evenly on top.
02 - Set two ice cubes atop the rice and salmon.
03 - Shield the bowl loosely with parchment paper or a microwave-safe plate.
04 - Heat in the microwave on high power for 2 to 3 minutes until ice cubes melt and contents are heated thoroughly.
05 - Remove bowl from microwave, then drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil.
06 - Arrange sliced avocado, cucumber, and pickled ginger over the surface.
07 - Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and scallion. Add chili flakes or sriracha if desired. Serve promptly.
