Kaisen-don (bol de riz japonais aux sashimis)

Kaisen-don (Japanese sashimi rice bowl)

Difficulty level:
Easy

Servings:
for 2 people

Preparation time:
20 minutes

Cooking time:
1 hour

A colorful and delicious Japanese dish: fragrant vinegared rice topped with marinated sashimi and avocado. 
Simple to prepare, perfect for a refined lunch at home.

Ingredients

  • 200 g sashimi of your choice (tuna, salmon recommended; lightly salted versions possible)
  • 5 tsp soy sauce
  • 3 tsp sesame oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 tsp wasabi
  • 360 ml uncooked rice (2 cups / 2合)
  • 30 g sugar
  • 100 ml rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • Chives or sliced green onions (optional)
  • Shiso (perilla) leaves or nori seaweed (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the marinated sashimi

  • Cut the sashimi and avocado into bite-sized cubes.
  • Mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, and wasabi.
  • Marinate the sashimi and avocado in this sauce for about 15 minutes in the refrigerator.

2. Prepare the vinegared rice

  • Wash the rice and cook it with slightly less water than usual.
  • Mix the vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved.
  • Pour this mixture over the warm rice and mix gently.

3. Assemble the bowl

  • Place the vinegared rice in a large bowl.
  • Top with the marinated sashimi and avocado.
  • Garnish with chives, shiso, or pieces of nori.

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