Gochujang Salmon Bowls with Sesame Roasted Broccoli and Kimchi

This flavour-packed bowl will become a weeknight staple. The sticky, crispy, not-too-spicy salmon is perfectly complimented with a side of crunchy cuc...This flavour-packed bowl will become a weeknight staple. The sticky, crispy, not-too-spicy salmon is perfectly complimented with a side of crunchy cucumbers and funky kimchi. The punchy gochujang does most of the work here - by the time the rice cooks on the stove the rest of the meal is ready. Any leftovers make a fantastic lunch for the following day. Read more This flavour-packed bowl will become a weeknight staple. The sticky, crispy, not-too-spicy salmon is perfectly complimented with a side of crunchy cucumbers and funky kimchi. The punchy gochujang does most of the work here - by the time the rice cooks on the stove the rest of the meal is ready. Any leftovers make a fantastic lunch for the following day. This flavour-packed bowl will become a weeknight staple. The sticky, crispy, not-too-spicy salmon is perfectly complimented with a side of crunchy cucumbers and funky kimchi. The punchy gochujang does most of the work here - by the time the rice cooks on the stove the rest of the meal is ready. Any leftovers make a fantastic lunch for the following day.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
40 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
2 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
Probiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Healthy
fats
Contains
Eggs, Fish, Soy, Gluten
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
Probiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Healthy
fats

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

36g
Protein
598kcal
Calories
29g
Total Fat
54g
Carbs
8g
Sugars
6g
Fibre
111mg
Calcium
9%
 
4mg
Iron
22%
 
133mg
Magnesium
32%
 
1125mg
Potassium
24%
 
1077mg
Sodium
47%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
7.8mcg
Vitamin B12
325%
 
10.3mcg
Vitamin D
52%
 
5.4mg
Vitamin E
36%
 
118mcg
Vitamin B9
30%
 
82mcg
Vitamin A
9%
 
73mg
Vitamin C
81%
 
2.1mg
Zinc
19%
 
135mcg
Vitamin K
113%
 
0.3mg
Copper
33%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B2
38%
 
15.7mg
Vitamin B3
98%
 
0.6mg
Vitamin B6
35%
 
562mg
Phosphorus
45%
 
Protein: 36g; Calories: 598kcal; Total Fat: 29g; Carbs: 54g; Sugars: 8g; Fibre: 6g; Calcium: 111mg (9%); Iron: 4mg (22%); Magnesium: 133mg (32%); Potassium: 1125mg (24%); Sodium: 1077mg (47%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 7.8mcg (325%); Vitamin D: 10.3mcg (52%); Vitamin E: 5.4mg (36%); Vitamin B9: 118mcg (30%); Vitamin A: 82mcg (9%); Vitamin C: 73mg (81%); Zinc: 2.1mg (19%); Vitamin K: 135mcg (113%); Copper: 0.3mg (33%); Vitamin B2: 0.5mg (38%); Vitamin B3: 15.7mg (98%); Vitamin B6: 0.6mg (35%); Phosphorus: 562mg (45%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
Probiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Healthy
fats
Contains
Eggs, Fish, Soy, Gluten

Ingredients

Serves 2
short grain brown rice
Swaps: quinoa
water
gochujang / korean chilli paste
mirin
tamari
Swaps: soy sauce
toasted sesame oil
salmon fillets
tenderstem broccoli
Swaps: asparagus, green beans
For the cucumbers
cucumber
3cm cubed
mirin
toasted sesame oil
To serve
kimchi
Swaps: sauerkraut
mayonnaise
optional
white sesame seeds
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Place the rice into a saucepan, add the water and a pinch of salt. Cover, bring to a gentle boil and allow to cook for 35-40 minutes, until tender and the water has been absorbed. Turn off the heat and leave to steam for 5 minutes in the residual heat of the pan.

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