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Salmon and Sushi Rice with Hot Sweet and Sour Asian Sauce

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A comforting yet vibrant dish featuring tender salmon over sticky sushi rice, finished with a bold hot sweet and sour sauce. A flavorful, quick meal perfect for weeknights or casual entertaining.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 400 g sushi rice
  • 625 ml cold water
  • 500 g skinless salmon fillet, whole
  • 1 tablespoon neutral vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 Thai red chillies, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely minced
  • 4 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sake
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs mostly clear. Drain well.
  2. Place rice and 625 ml cold water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Turn off the heat, briefly remove lid, cover with a clean towel, replace lid, and let steam for 10 minutes. Keep warm.
  4. Heat a pan over medium heat. Add vegetable oil and cook salmon fillet 4–5 minutes on one side until golden. Flip and cook 1 minute on the other side. Wrap in foil to keep warm.
  5. In a bowl, combine garlic, chillies, ginger, fish sauce, sake, mirin, lime juice, and water. Stir and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Serve rice in bowls. Flake salmon over the top and spoon sauce generously before serving.

Notes

  • Use short-grain rice if sushi rice is unavailable.
  • Cook salmon until just done for a tender texture, or longer if preferred firmer.
  • Reduce chillies for a milder sauce.
  • Add steamed greens, edamame, or cucumber for extra texture.
  • The sauce can be made a day in advance and stored chilled.

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