Spicy Salmon Bowls

On the table in the time it takes for the rice to cook

This is my go-to weeknight supper at the moment. I love this kind of dish where it’s a jumble of delicious things somehow when served together they become even better. It’s so simple, very quick and easy and feels healthy and light but also satisfying. What more could you ask of a recipe?

Cool and creamy, warm and crunchy. This dish works not only because of the beautiful flavours but also the textures. That’s so important in cooking - it’s quite rare to find a fantastic dish that only has one texture. It’s the contrast that can be so important, even when you’re cooking something simple, always be thinking about the textures you have going on. That’s the reason crunchy croutons work so well in soup, or why crispy breadcrumbs can elevate a risotto or roasted chickpeas in a salad.

I always make extra of this dish and then I’ve got lunch or supper for the next day too which is always deeply satisfying and makes me feel like I’m really nailing the whole “adulting” thing.

Sushi rice is my favourite and we have a Japanese rice cooker which I can highly recommend, it even has a timer so you can have it waiting for you as you come through the door which is a very comforting thing. But these bowls are also great with white or brown rice. I think there is sometimes a bit of a snobbiness around those microwaveable rice pouches but I love them, they make getting supper on the table so quick and easy and the rice is perfect every time.

The spicy salmon is the star of this particular bowl, but there are so many ways you could mix it up. This dry spice rub is also great with chicken, prawns or tofu. If you want to make life even easier, this dish would also work with sushi grade salmon or tuna and simply marinade in a little grated ginger and soy sauce with lime juice. Or use smoked salmon.

I also love this sauce - so good drizzled on so many things! Enjoy xx