Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe River Oyster BarSpicy Salmon Poke Recipe

Spicy Salmon Poke Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves2

brown rice, pickled cucumber, wakame, tobiko

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Ingredients

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Base

Pickled Cucumber

Wakame

Method

Cooking the Brown Rice

  1. 1

    Prepare the Rice

    Rinse 1 cup of brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice

    In a pot, combine the rinsed rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 45-50 minutes until the rice is tender. Remove from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Pickling the Cucumber

  1. 3

    Prepare the Cucumber

    Thinly slice the medium cucumber using a mandolin or sharp knife.

  2. 4

    Make the Pickling Liquid

    In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt until dissolved.

  3. 5

    Pickle the Cucumber

    Place the sliced cucumber in a small jar or bowl, pour the pickling liquid over it, and let it sit for at least 30 minutes to pickle.

Preparing the Wakame

  1. 6

    Rehydrate the Wakame

    In a bowl, soak 0.5 cups of dried wakame in 1 cup of water for about 10-15 minutes until it expands and softens. Drain and set aside.

Making the Spicy Salmon

  1. 7

    Prepare the Salmon

    Dice 1 pound of fresh salmon fillet into small cubes.

  2. 8

    Mix the Marinade

    In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of sriracha sauce, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Mix well.

  3. 9

    Marinate the Salmon

    Add the diced salmon to the marinade, tossing gently to coat. Allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes.

  4. 10

    Garnish with Green Onions and Tobiko

    Chop 2 stalks of green onion and set aside. Once marinated, serve the salmon topped with the green onions and 0.25 cups of tobiko.

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