Miso-Glazed Salmon Donburi

Japan cuisine

Miso-Glazed Salmon Donburi

Broiled salmon brushed with a sweet-savory miso glaze over sesame rice and pickles.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 27 min
Servings: Serves 2
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • - 2 cups rinsed rice or grains
  • - 1 lb miso glaze
  • - Aromatics such as onion, garlic, and ginger
  • - Whole spices or spice blends
  • - 4 cups stock or coconut milk
  • - Fresh herbs, citrus, and crunchy toppings

Cooking steps

  1. 1Toast spices in fat until fragrant.
  2. 2Sear miso glaze or saute vegetables until lightly browned.
  3. 3Stir in rice to coat, then add liquid and simmer until fluffy.
  4. 4Steam off-heat, fluff with a fork, and garnish before serving.

Chef notes

  • - Soak rice for 20 minutes for even cooking.
  • - Use a kitchen towel under the lid to prevent condensation from dripping back.

Pairings

  • - Serve with cucumber sunomono
  • - Pour a glass of Junmai ginjo sake

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 510 kcal
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbs: 42 g