Golden Rice Thief! Super Simple Soy-Marinated Salmon Recipe You Can Make at Home
Easy Salmon Marinade for Salmon Donburi: Perfect for Home-Cooked Meals!
Create a magnificent ‘rice thief’ with ingredients from your fridge! By marinating tender raw salmon in a savory soy sauce base and letting it rest, you’ll achieve a magical salmon dish that pairs perfectly with rice, no other side dishes needed. This soy-marinated salmon is perfect for a delightful home-cooked meal or a special occasion. Let’s get started!
Main Ingredients- Raw Salmon 200g
- 1/4 Onion
- 3 Chili Peppers (adjust to your spice preference, e.g., Korean green chilies or red chilies)
- 1 Egg Yolk (for garnish, optional)
- A little Sesame Oil
- A sprinkle of Toasted Sesame Seeds
Marinade Sauce- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp Sugar
- 100ml Water
- 2/3 Tbsp Soju or Cooking Sake (to remove fishy odor)
- 1 Tbsp Mirin (or Sweet Rice Wine)
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp Sugar
- 100ml Water
- 2/3 Tbsp Soju or Cooking Sake (to remove fishy odor)
- 1 Tbsp Mirin (or Sweet Rice Wine)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare 200g of fresh raw salmon. If you purchased a whole piece, pat it dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Cut the salmon into bite-sized pieces or pieces suitable for topping rice. It’s best to remove any bones or skin at this stage.
Step 3
Time to make the soy marinade. In a bowl, combine 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1.5 Tbsp sugar, 100ml water, 2/3 Tbsp soju or cooking sake for odor removal, and 1 Tbsp mirin. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 4
Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture into a pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once it boils, reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 1-2 minutes to evaporate the alcohol.
Step 5
The cooked soy sauce needs to cool completely. Pouring it hot over the salmon will cook it, so transfer it to a wide dish or place it in a cool spot (like a balcony) to let it cool down thoroughly.
Step 6
Thinly slice the onion into strips. Finely chop or thinly slice the chili peppers. If you prefer it spicier, feel free to increase the amount of chili peppers.
Step 7
Add the sliced onions and chopped chili peppers to the completely cooled soy sauce and gently mix them in.
Step 8
Prepare an airtight container or food storage box. Place the cut salmon pieces at the bottom.
Step 9
Pour the soy sauce mixture with onions and peppers over the salmon, ensuring the salmon is fully submerged. Close the lid tightly and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Marinating overnight will result in an even richer flavor.
Step 10
After the marinating time, take out the well-marinated salmon. Serve it in a bowl, perhaps over rice. For an even more appetizing salmon donburi, top with the egg yolk, a drizzle of sesame oil, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds!
