Sesame ginger salmon claypot rice

Name: Sesame ginger salmon claypot rice
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 18 minutes
Total time: 28 minutes
Yield: Serves 1
Ingredients: 150g Japanese short-grain rice, washed; 180ml water; 120g skinless salmon fillet, thinly sliced; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp granulated sugar; ¼ tsp MSG; ¼ tsp ground white pepper; 1 tsp water; ½ tsp cornflour; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 medium egg; 2cm piece of fresh ginger, finely chopped; 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped; ½ spring onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp sesame seeds; 1 tsp coriander, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tsp dark soy sauce; 1 tsp oyster sauce; ¼ tsp salt; ½ tsp MSG; ½ tsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp water

Steamed white rice and perfectly flaky salmon flakes is a heavenly way to kick off your morning.

By Justin Tsang

7 August 2025

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Fish and rice for breakfast may seem odd, but in Japan, it’s probably the most common breakfast you’ll see! What better way to get the day started than a load of carbs and fish? Steamed white rice and perfectly flaky salmon flakes with a rich ginger and sesame sauce over the top is a heavenly way to kick off your morning.

This recipe is an extract from Long Day? Cook This. Easy East Asian Recipes with a Twist by Justin Tsang.

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Sesame ginger salmon claypot rice

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