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Salmon curry rice bowl

Salmon curry rice bowl
When you don’t have time to cook an old-fashioned curry, there’s a way to enjoy all the curry goodness by using a quick-cooking protein like salmon. Prep time is five minutes. Cook time is ten minutes.
Cook time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Cheesy gyudon

Cheesy gyudon
A heap of shredded cheese on top of gyudon is torched until melted. It’s our home version of a beef rice bowl preparation popularized by Japanese gyudon chain Sukiya.
Cook time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Salmon trimmings with soy honey ginger sauce

Salmon trimmings with soy honey ginger sauce
Salmon trimmings can be a bit tricky to cook. The small size means they can’t withstand too much tossing and stirring. Here’s a smart way to cook them without ruining their texture and without drowning out the salmon’s natural flavor.
Cook time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 people

Chicken teriyaki rice bowl

Chicken teriyaki rice bowl
Thigh fillets seasoned cooked with soy sauce, sake and mirin. Simple yet highly nuanced.
Cook time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Pork bulgogi rice bowl

Pork bulgogi rice bowl
Pork seasoned with soy sauce, ginger, shallot, garlic, mirin, sugar and gochujang is pan fried and served with blanched broccoli over rice.
Cook time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 people

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