Salmon Temaki Bento Box

Step 1: Sear the salmon & steam rice

  • Bento box components

    • salmon
      160 g
    • salt
    • sushi rice
      100 g

Start cooking your rice in a rice cooker or pot according to the package directions.

For the salmon, take a thawed filet, remove the skin, and sprinkle all sides with salt.

Add a little bit of oil to a hot pan and place it down to develop a nice . Add a tiny drizzle of oil to the uneven side and then flip over the salmon.

  • It’s hard to get an even sear on this side since it bellies out, but try adding weight or pressing the salmon with a spatula to develop a sear.

Sear for about 7 minutes or until just cooked through and take it off the pan. Set aside to rest.

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