Snow-Covered Mountain Rice Bowl with Grilled Salmon and Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

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A vibrant rice bowl that celebrates the snowy landscape of Yuzawa, topped with grilled salmon and crisp snow peas. This Japanese-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Japanese short-grain rice, water, salmon fillet for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup Japanese short-grain rice
1 1/4 cups water
200 g salmon fillet
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mirin
1 cup snow peas
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 tsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp shredded nori

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Instructions

Step 1: Rinse 1 cup Japanese short-grain rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and 1 1/4 cups water in a rice cooker or pot. Cook according to rice cooker instructions or bring to boil then simmer covered for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
Step 2: While rice cooks, preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush 200 g salmon fillet with 1 tsp vegetable oil. Grill salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred.
Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp soy sauce with 1 tbsp mirin. Brush this glaze over the grilled salmon immediately after cooking.
Step 4: Blanch 1 cup snow peas in boiling water for 1 minute until bright green and crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
Step 5: To assemble, fluff the cooked rice and divide into two bowls. Top each bowl with half the grilled salmon, 1/2 cup snow peas, and sprinkle 1 tsp sesame seeds and 1 tbsp shredded nori over the top. Serve warm for a satisfying meal.