Vibrant Marinated Fish Bowl (Print version)

A colorful bowl with marinated fish, fresh veggies, avocado, and tangy sauces for a fresh and balanced meal.

# Required ingredients:

→ Fish & Marinade

01 - 14 oz sushi-grade salmon or tuna, diced
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
05 - 1 tsp honey or agave syrup
06 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
07 - 1 tsp sesame seeds

→ Rice

08 - 1 ½ cups sushi rice or short-grain rice
09 - 2 cups water
10 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tbsp sugar
12 - ½ tsp salt

→ Vegetables & Toppings

13 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
14 - 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
15 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
16 - ¾ cup shelled edamame beans, cooked
17 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
18 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
19 - 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips
20 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
21 - Microgreens or sprouts (optional)

→ Sauces & Extras

22 - 4 tbsp spicy mayo (mayonnaise mixed with 1-2 tsp sriracha)
23 - Soy sauce, for drizzling
24 - Pickled ginger (optional)
25 - Lime wedges (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let steam, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Allow to cool slightly.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and sesame seeds in a bowl. Add diced fish, toss gently to combine, and refrigerate to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
03 - Slice avocado, cucumber, radishes, and spring onions. Julienne carrots. Ensure edamame beans are cooked and ready to serve.
04 - Divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Arrange marinated fish, avocado, cucumber, carrots, edamame, radishes, and spring onions on top. Garnish with nori strips, toasted sesame seeds, and microgreens if using.
05 - Drizzle spicy mayo and extra soy sauce over each bowl to taste. Add pickled ginger and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like a fancy restaurant meal but takes less time than ordering delivery.
  • Everything is customizable, so picky eaters actually get excited about dinner.
  • You can prep most of it in advance and still have it taste fresh and vibrant.
02 -
  • The fish quality matters more than anything else—if it's not labeled sushi-grade or sashimi-grade, use something else, because eating raw fish is serious.
  • Rice temperature is crucial: if you try to assemble the bowls with hot rice, the avocado will brown and everything will get soggy; let it cool to warm at least.
  • Don't marinate the fish longer than 15 minutes or it starts to break down and gets mushy instead of tender.
03 -
  • Buy your fish from a trusted fishmonger and confirm it's sushi-grade—this is not the place to save money or take chances.
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes if you have time; they taste exponentially better than pre-toasted and transform the entire marinade.
  • Chill your bowls in the freezer for five minutes before assembling if you want the rice to stay cooler longer and everything to feel fresher.
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