Revive leftover salmon and rice with microwave steaming, fresh toppings, and fusion flavors for a quick meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
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 - Optional chili flakes or sriracha
# Directions:
01 - Transfer cooked rice into a microwave-safe bowl and layer the flaked salmon evenly over the top.
02 - Place two ice cubes over the rice and salmon. Loosely cover the bowl with parchment paper or a microwave-safe plate.
03 - Microwave on high power for 2–3 minutes, until the ice cubes have melted and both rice and salmon are warmed through with added moisture.
04 - Carefully remove from microwave, then drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil.
05 - Arrange the avocado, cucumber, and pickled ginger on the warmed rice and salmon mixture.
06 - Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and scallion; add chili flakes or sriracha to taste, if desired.
07 - Present immediately while warm.
