Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
2 cup

rice

uncooked

0.5 lb

salmon

filets

1 cup

edamame

boiled and de-shelled

0.25 tbsp

soy sauce

0.5 tbsp

sake

1 tsp

sugar

0.25 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

sesame seeds

Step 1
~4 min

Steam rice according to rice cooker directions.

Step 2
~4 min

Slice salmon filets into 1-2 inch wide strips.

Step 3
~4 min

Prepare salt water solution (1 cup water + 3 tbs salt).

Step 4
~4 min

Soak salmon in salt water for 20 minutes.

Step 5
~4 min

Dry salmon with paper towel.

Step 6
~4 min

Broil salmon about 7-8 minutes per side.

Step 7
~4 min

Separate salmon into bite size pieces (1x1) by hand.

Step 8
~4 min

Sprinkle salmon with soy sauce.

Step 9
~4 min

Dissolve sugar and salt in sake.

Step 10
~4 min

When rice is cooked, add sake with sugar and salt, salmon, edamame, and sesame seeds into rice cooker.

Step 11
~4 min

Gently mix ingredients together in rice cooker.

Step 12
~4 min

Close lid and allow to steam for 5 minutes.

Step 13
~4 min

Serve as is or topped with nori, umeboshi, or shiso leaves as desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust salt level to taste.

Use high-quality sake for best flavor.

Garnish with fresh herbs for added freshness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Rice can be cooked ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot or warm.

Accompany with miso soup.

Add a side of pickled ginger.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Miso Soup
Pickled Ginger
Japanese Pickles

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Common Japanese home-style cooking, found in Izakayas.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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