Smoked Salmon Sushi Bowl with Spicy Mayo Recipe
A vibrant and healthy Smoked Salmon Sushi Bowl combining smoky salmon, creamy cottage cheese, fresh vegetables, and a spicy mayo drizzle over sticky rice for a quick, flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (rice cooking time not included)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 60 g smoked salmon
- 85 g cooked white rice (about 1/2 cup)
- 120 g cottage cheese (about 1/2 cup)
- 50 g cucumber, finely diced
- 20 g carrot, sliced into thin sticks
- 38 g avocado (approx. 1/4 large avocado), thinly sliced
- 1 small sheet nori, cut into small pieces for garnish
Spicy Mayo
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sriracha or hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon honey (optional; omit if using a sweet hot sauce)
- Pinch of garlic powder
- A small squeeze of fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Warm the rice (optional): Slightly warm the cooked white rice in the microwave or on the stove if you prefer a warm base for your sushi bowl.
- Mix cottage cheese and rice: In your serving bowl, thoroughly combine the cottage cheese with the cooked rice to create a creamy and textured base.
- Layer fresh ingredients: Arrange the finely diced cucumber, carrot sticks, smoked salmon slices, avocado slices, and nori pieces evenly on top of the cottage cheese and rice mixture.
- Prepare spicy mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha or chosen hot sauce, sesame oil, honey (if using), garlic powder, and fresh lime juice until smooth and well combined.
- Drizzle and serve: Generously drizzle the spicy mayo over the sushi bowl just before serving. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Rice texture: Use slightly sticky rice such as sushi or jasmine rice for optimal texture and cohesiveness.
- Spice level: Adjust the amount of sriracha or hot sauce based on your preferred spice tolerance.
- Make ahead: Prepare and store the ingredients separately; assemble just before eating to maintain freshness.
- Garnish options: Add black sesame seeds, pickled ginger, or a splash of rice vinegar to enhance flavors.
- Protein swaps: Replace smoked salmon with baked salmon, shrimp, cooked tuna steak, or firm tofu as desired.
- Storage: Keep ingredients in airtight containers in the refrigerator and consume within 2–3 days for best quality.
- Reheating: Warm the rice slightly before assembling leftovers to refresh texture.
- Sauce storage: Store spicy mayo separately in a small container and add just before serving to keep it fresh.
