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Brothy Rice Bowl with Salmon or Tofu

This Brothy Rice Bowl is a warming and delicious way to eat rice like soup. I like to flavor the broth with Asian ingredients like garlic, miso, and gochujang. Top the bowl with your favorite protein like salmon or tofu.
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Ingredients
  

Broth:

  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 3 scallions minced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 inch ginger minced
  • 1 container shiitake mushrooms sliced (4 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon miso paste
  • Dash of coconut aminos
  • 1 can light coconut milk
  • 4 cups vegetable broth

Salmon or Tofu:

  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vin
  • 1 teaspoon miso
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Splash of toasted sesame oil
  • Sriracha to taste

Greens:

  • 2 heads baby bok choy

Rice:

  • 1 cup brown or long grain white rice

To Assemble:

  • Shredded carrots
  • Sliced radish
  • Scallions
  • Cilantro
  • Lime wedge
  • Chili oil

Instructions
 

Broth:

  • Heat toasted sesame oil in a pot over medium heat.
  • Add scallions, ginger and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in gochujang and miso. Cook for 2–3 minutes to deepen the flavor.
  • Add coconut milk, vegetable broth, and a splash of coconut aminos.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 15–20 minutes (or longer for a richer broth)

Salmon or Tofu:

  • Mix coconut aminos, miso, honey, sesame oil, and Sriracha into a quick marinade/glaze.
  • Brush over salmon or tofu.
  • Cook as preferred (pan-sear, roast, or air-fry) while the broth simmers.

Greens:

  • Grill or pan-sear bok choy until lightly charred and tender a few min per side

Base:

  • Cook white or brown rice separately.

To Assemble:

  • Add rice to a bowl.
  • Ladle hot broth over the rice.
  • Add cooked salmon or tofu.
  • Top with shredded carrots, sliced radish, scallions, cilantro, lime wedge, and chili oil.

Notes

Store the broth rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. Reheat on the stovetop until warmed through.