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Salmon Don

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Salmon don is a Japanese donburi, or rice-bowl dish, in which salmon is placed over cooked white rice. The salmon may be served as thin raw slices similar to sashimi, with additional seasonings or garnishes varying by preparation, so the dish is best understood as a salmon-topped rice bowl rather than a single fixed recipe. It belongs to the broader Japanese tradition of serving toppings over rice.

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What is a salmon don?

Salmon don is a Japanese donburi, meaning a rice bowl topped with salmon. Depending on the preparation, the salmon may be raw, sashimi-style slices, marinated, seared, or cooked.

Is salmon don the same as salmon sushi?

Not exactly. Salmon don is served in a bowl over rice, while sushi usually involves vinegared rice shaped into pieces or rolls; a salmon don may use plain Japanese rice or sushi-style rice depending on the restaurant.

What toppings are commonly served with salmon don?

Common additions include soy sauce, wasabi, scallions, sesame, shredded nori, salmon roe, or a soft egg. The exact garnish changes by preparation, but the salmon remains the main topping over the rice.

What is sake don?

Sake don is the Japanese name often used for a salmon-topped rice bowl, with sake meaning salmon in this food context. It is commonly prepared with thin raw salmon slices, though cooked salmon donburi versions are also widely served.

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