Description
Make the viral TikTok Salmon Rice Bowl at home. This simple recipe brings savory salmon, fluffy rice, and creamy sauce together for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- Main Bowl Elements:
- 1 cup cooked salmon, flaked
- 2 cups warm cooked rice
- Creamy Sauce Base:
- 1/4 cup Kewpie mayo
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha (to taste)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- Freshness & Crunch:
- 1/2 medium avocado, sliced or diced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 4–6 nori sheets (seaweed snacks), for serving
- Flavorful Sprinkles:
- 1–2 tbsp furikake
Instructions
- Prep Your Salmon:: First things first, make sure your salmon is cooked and cooled enough to handle. I usually flake it gently into a bowl with a fork. You want nice, tender pieces, not mush, unless you’re into that! Honestly, this is where I sometimes get impatient and burn my fingers, but it’s worth the wait for perfectly flaked fish. Just ensure no pesky bones sneak in—that’s a real mood killer.
- Crafting Your Own TikTok Salmon Rice Bowl Sauce:: Now for the magic! In that same bowl with the salmon, add your Kewpie mayo, sriracha, soy sauce, and a tiny splash of sesame oil. Give it a good mash and mix with your fork. You’re aiming for a creamy, well-combined mixture, but with some salmon chunks still visible for texture. Don’t be shy about tasting it here; adjust the sriracha or soy sauce until it sings to you. I always add a little extra sriracha, because, why not?
- Build Your Rice Base:: Grab a microwave-safe bowl and spoon in your warm, cooked rice. I like to spread it out a bit to create a nice, even base. Honestly, this is where the aroma of the warm rice starts to get me excited. If your rice isn’t warm, pop it in the microwave for a minute or two. Trust me, warm rice makes all the difference in this TikTok Salmon Rice Bowl experience.
- Add the Flavorful Salmon Mixture:: Carefully spoon your creamy salmon mixture over the warm rice. Spread it out evenly, or create a little mound in the center—your call! This is where the bowl really starts to look like the viral sensation. I sometimes get a little messy here, spilling a bit on the side, but that’s just part of the charm of home cooking, right? It smells absolutely divine at this point, a mix of savory and spicy.
- Garnish Your TikTok Salmon Rice Bowl:: Now for the fresh stuff! Slice up your avocado and arrange it beautifully around the salmon. Sprinkle a generous amount of furikake over the entire bowl, followed by those thinly sliced green onions. The colors just pop, and it feels so satisfying to see it come together. Sometimes I add a few extra sesame seeds if I’m feeling fancy; it just adds another layer of texture.
- Serve and Enjoy Your TikTok Salmon Rice Bowl:: Grab those nori sheets! This is how you eat it, scooping up bites of the salmon, rice, avocado, and toppings with the crispy seaweed. It’s such a fun, interactive way to enjoy a meal. The crunch of the nori with the creamy salmon and soft rice is honestly a texture party. Don’t forget to take a picture before you devour it, because it looks pretty darn good!