Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cook the rice according to package directions. While still warm, stir in the rice wine vinegar and sea salt until well combined. Set aside.
- Remove the skin from salmon fillets by gently pulling with your fingers. Cut the salmon into bite-size pieces, about 1 to 1.5 inches.
- Place salmon pieces in a large bowl and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated. Shake off any excess.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering hot.
- Add salmon pieces in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Cook for 3 minutes without moving, then flip and continue cooking, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden and crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes total.
- While salmon cooks, whisk together soy sauce, honey, ginger powder, and sesame seeds in a small bowl until honey is fully dissolved.
- Pour the sauce over the crispy salmon and toss gently to coat each piece. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until sauce thickens and sticks to the salmon.
- Divide rice, salmon, avocado, cucumbers, carrots, and green onions among four bowls. Top with spicy mayo, chopped nori, and additional sesame seeds as desired.
Notes
For air fryer method: Skip cornstarch. Marinate salmon in half the sauce for 15 minutes. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 5 to 7 minutes. Store cooked salmon and rice separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Cut avocado fresh before serving. Reheat salmon gently in a skillet for best texture.
