Miso Glazed Salmon Donburi with Pickled Ginger & Avocado

A flavorful and satisfying donburi bowl featuring miso-glazed salmon, quick pickled ginger, creamy avocado, and fluffy rice. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

625

Level

Medium

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£5.75

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

Asian•Japanese

Main Ingredient:

Fish•Rice

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

46-ozSalmon Fillets(Skin on or off, your preference)

£16.00

3tablespoonsWhite Miso Paste

£1.50

2tablespoonsMirin

£0.75

1tablespoonSoy Sauce(Low sodium preferred)

£0.10

1tablespoonSake (or Rice Wine)(Optional, can substitute with extra mirin)

£0.50

1teaspoonBrown Sugar

£0.05

1inchFresh Ginger(Peeled and thinly sliced)

£0.30

2tablespoonsRice Vinegar

£0.15

1tablespoonSugar

£0.05

0.5teaspoonSalt

£0.01

1Avocado(Pitted and sliced)

£1.00

4cupsCooked White Rice(Sushi rice or medium-grain rice recommended)

£2.00

2teaspoonsSesame Seeds(For garnish)

£0.10

2Green Onions(Thinly sliced, for garnish)

£0.50

Total Cost

£23.01

£5.75 per serving

The Method

1
**Prepare the Miso Glaze:** In a small bowl, whisk together the white miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, sake (if using), and brown sugar until smooth.
2
**Marinate the Salmon:** Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the miso glaze over them. Make sure the salmon is evenly coated. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
3
**Make the Quick Pickled Ginger:** In a small bowl, combine the thinly sliced ginger, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir well to dissolve the sugar and salt. Set aside to pickle while you cook the salmon.
4
**Bake the Salmon:** Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the marinated salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
5
**Assemble the Donburi Bowls:** Divide the cooked white rice among four bowls. Top each bowl with a baked salmon fillet, sliced avocado, and a spoonful of the quick pickled ginger.
6
**Garnish and Serve:** Garnish the bowls with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (350g)

625 kcal / 2615 kJ

Carbs

48g

18% of RDA

Fat

28g

40% of RDA

Protein

39g

78% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

15 g

17% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

5 g

25% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the miso glaze.

If you don't have sake, you can substitute it with an equal amount of mirin or omit it altogether.

To prevent the salmon from sticking to the baking sheet, lightly grease the parchment paper with cooking spray.

You can also grill the salmon instead of baking it. Grill over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

Feel free to add other toppings to your donburi bowl, such as seaweed salad, edamame, or a soft boiled egg.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stovetop

Mixing Bowls

Baking Sheet

Wine Pairings

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