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Salmon and Cucumber Sunomono Rice Salad

20 min Serves 4 ~512 kcal/serving ~£7.80 (£1.95/serving) Dairy-freeKid-friendlyPescatarian

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Ingredients

  • 400 g salmon fillets
  • 1 cucumber, julienned
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 300 g sushi rice

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
512 kcal
Protein
26.6 g
Carbohydrate
64.3 g
of which sugars
4.6 g
Fat
15.2 g
of which saturates
3.3 g
Fibre
1.8 g
Salt
0.78 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Cook the sushi rice according to the pack, then spread on a tray to cool completely.

  2. 2

    Season the salmon and grill or fry for 3-4 minutes each side until it flakes easily and is opaque all the way through. Flake into large pieces and cool.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle the cucumber with a pinch of salt, leave for 5 minutes, then squeeze out the excess liquid.

  4. 4

    Mix the rice vinegar, caster sugar and soy sauce in a small bowl, then toss with the cucumber.

  5. 5

    Divide the cooled rice between four bowls, top with the flaked salmon and dressed cucumber.

  6. 6

    Scatter with the toasted sesame seeds and serve cold.

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