Miso-Glazed Salmon Bowl with Pickled Ginger & Fermented Soybeans 🍣
A savory and umami-packed bowl with miso-glazed salmon 🍣, paired with earthy roasted bok choy 🥬, mushrooms 🍄, and served with a side of pickled ginger 🥒 and natto (fermented soybeans) 🍥. All topped off with a soy-sesame dressing for an extra layer of flavor.
Servings: 4
Total Calories (for the entire recipe): ~1,600 calories
Calories per Serving: ~400 calories
Ingredients:
For the Miso-Glazed Salmon:
• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each) 🍣
• 3 tbsp white miso paste 🍜
• 1 tbsp soy sauce 🧑🍳
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar 🍚
• 1 tbsp honey 🍯
• 1 tsp sesame oil 🫒
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder 🧄
For the Veggies:
• 2 cups bok choy 🥬, halved
• 1 cup mushrooms 🍄, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For the Pickled Ginger & Fermented Soybeans (Natto):
• 1/4 cup pickled ginger 🥒, sliced
• 1/2 cup natto (fermented soybeans) 🍥 (can be found at Asian grocery stores)
For the Soy-Sesame Dressing:
• 2 tbsp soy sauce 🧑🍳
• 1 tbsp sesame oil 🫒
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar 🍚
• 1 tsp honey 🍯
• 1/2 tsp sesame seeds 🌱
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Miso-Glazed Salmon:
• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) 🔥.
• In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste 🍜, soy sauce 🧑🍳, rice vinegar 🍚, honey 🍯, sesame oil 🫒, and garlic powder 🧄 until smooth.
• Place the salmon fillets 🍣 on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Brush the miso glaze over the salmon, ensuring it’s well coated.
• Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
2. Roast the Veggies:
• While the salmon is baking, heat olive oil 🫒 in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add the bok choy 🥬 and mushrooms 🍄.
• Season with salt 🧂 and pepper 🧂 and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the bok choy is tender and the mushrooms are browned. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Soy-Sesame Dressing:
• In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce 🧑🍳, sesame oil 🫒, rice vinegar 🍚, honey 🍯, and sesame seeds 🌱. Set aside.
4. Assemble the Bowl:
• Start by adding a base of cooked brown rice 🍚 or quinoa 🍚 to each bowl.
• Top with roasted bok choy 🥬 and mushrooms 🍄.
• Place a piece of miso-glazed salmon 🍣 on top.
• Add a side of pickled ginger 🥒 and natto 🍥.
• Drizzle the soy-sesame dressing over the entire bowl.
This Miso-Glazed Salmon Bowl with Pickled Ginger & Fermented Soybeans 🍣 is the ultimate umami experience with rich miso salmon, savory veggies, and fermented soybeans. It’s the perfect dish for anyone craving a hearty, healthy, and flavorful meal!