Reinvigorate salmon and rice using quick microwave steaming, finished with avocado, ginger, and crunchy toppings.
# What you need:
→ Leftover Components
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
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
# Steps to follow:
01 - Spread the leftover rice evenly in a microwave-safe bowl. Arrange flaked salmon over the rice in a single layer.
02 - Place two ice cubes on top to facilitate gentle steaming during heating.
03 - Loosely cover with parchment paper or a microwave-safe plate to trap steam.
04 - Heat in the microwave on high power for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the ice cubes have melted and both rice and salmon are moist and heated through.
05 - Remove bowl from microwave. Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice and salmon.
06 - Layer sliced avocado, cucumber, and pickled ginger neatly over the bowl.
07 - Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallion. Add chili flakes or sriracha as desired. Serve immediately.
