Recipe by Chaya Suri Leitner

Asian Protein Bowls

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Asian Protein Bowls
Meat Meat
Easy Easy
4-6 Servings
Allergens

Contains

- Sesame
40 Minutes
Diets
- Pescatarian

This flavor combination works beautifully with any protein, whether ground chicken or beef or flaked salmon. I love lighter, cleaner dinners after a heavy Yom Tov season, and this one feels fresh without sacrificing flavor. It’s simple, flexible, and family friendly.

Ingredients

Rice

Option 1: Sesame-Ginger Salmon

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

  • squeeze of fresh lime

Option 2: Sesame-Ginger Ground Chicken or Beef

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

  • squeeze of fresh lime

Seasoning Blend

  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons Pereg Cumin

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Toppings

  • shredded cabbage

  • avocado

  • diced tomato

  • scallions

  • cilantro

  • sesame seeds

  • lime wedges

Tahini Lime Drizzle

  • pinch salt

  • tiny drizzle sesame oil (optional)

Directions

Prepare the Seasoning Blend

1.

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.

Prepare the Tahini-Lime Drizzle

1.

Whisk all ingredients in a bowl; set aside.

Prepare Sesame-Ginger Salmon Option

1.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2.

Place salmon on prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle lightly with seasoning blend. Drizzle with coconut aminos and sesame oil.

3.

Bake for 15–18 minutes, until just cooked through.

4.

Flake gently with a fork. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime.

Prepare Sesame-Ginger Ground Chicken or Beef Option

1.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2.

Add meat and break it up. Sprinkle in the seasoning blend. Add coconut aminos and sesame oil.

3.

Cook for eight to 10 minutes, until fully cooked and lightly browned.

4.

Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime.

To Assemble

1.

Place rice in a bowl. Top with salmon or ground chicken or beef and toppings of your choice.

2.

Drizzle with tahini-lime drizzle and enjoy!

Credits

Styling and Photography by Sheera Segal
Food Prep by Rachel Bondi

Recipe tags

asian bowls chaya suri leitner family friendly meat protein rice salmon versatile
Asian Protein Bowls

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