Chirashi Donburi Recipe

Chirashi Donburi is a Japanese sushi bowl consisting of vinegared rice topped with fresh fish, vegetables, and colorful garnishes. In this version, salmon, raw shrimp, atsuyaki tamago, cucumber, and shiso leaves combine to create a fresh, balanced, and visually stunning dish.

Author
iRASSHAi
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
15 minutes
Servings
2
Category

Salted

Kitchen
Japanese

Ingredients

  • 200 g Japanese white rice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 100 g fresh salmon, thinly sliced
  • 2 raw shrimp, peeled and cleaned
  • 1/2 cucumber, cut into thin slices or sticks
  • 2 slices of atsuyaki tamago (thick Japanese omelet)
  • 1 sheet of nori seaweed, cut into thin strips
  • A few shiso leaves
  • 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
  • Wasabi (to taste)
  • Pickled ginger to accompany

Directions

  1. Cook the white rice according to the instructions.
  2. While still warm, mix together the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  3. Cut the salmon into thin slices.
  4. Peel and clean the shrimp.
  5. Slice the cucumber and atsuyaki tamago into thin strips.
  6. Cut the nori seaweed into thin strips.
  7. Place the vinegared rice in a bowl.
  8. Arrange the salmon, shrimp, cucumber, and omelet harmoniously on top of the rice.
  9. Add the strips of nori, shiso leaves, sesame seeds, and a little wasabi.
  10. Serve with pickled ginger on the side.