# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 skinless salmon fillets (about 10.5 oz total)
02 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8.8 oz total)
→ Marinade
03 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
04 - 1 tbsp mirin
05 - 1 tbsp sake or dry white wine
06 - 1 tsp sesame oil
07 - 1 tsp honey
→ Rice
08 - 2 cups Japanese short-grain rice
09 - 2 1/2 cups water
→ Toppings & Vegetables
10 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
11 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
12 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
13 - 2 scallions, finely sliced
14 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
15 - 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips (optional)
→ Sauce
16 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
17 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
18 - 1 tsp sesame oil
19 - 1/2 tsp sugar
→ For Reheating
20 - 4 ice cubes
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear; cook in a rice cooker or saucepan with 2 1/2 cups water. Allow it to steam, then fluff gently with a fork.
02 - Whisk all marinade ingredients and divide between two shallow dishes. Place salmon in one and chicken in the other; marinate for at least 10 minutes.
03 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken thighs for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove, let rest, then slice.
04 - In the same pan, cook salmon fillets for 2–3 minutes per side until just cooked through. Remove and gently flake.
05 - Slice avocado, cucumber, and carrot; finely slice scallions.
06 - Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar until sugar dissolves.
07 - Divide rice among four bowls. Arrange sliced chicken, flaked salmon, avocado, cucumber, carrot, and scallions on top. Drizzle with sauce, then sprinkle sesame seeds and nori strips.
08 - For reheating, place an ice cube in the center of the rice, cover with microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap, and microwave on high for 1–2 minutes to steam rice and maintain moisture. Remove any remaining ice before serving.
