If you’re looking for a delicious, healthy, and low-maintenance meal, my Teriyaki Salmon & Broccoli on Rice made in a rice cooker is your answer.
This one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something tasty without spending hours in the kitchen. Plus, it’s a great way to get a well-balanced meal with minimal cleanup!
Rice cookers aren’t just for cooking rice anymore. They’re incredibly versatile kitchen appliances that can handle everything from steaming vegetables to cooking proteins like fish. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity—everything cooks together in one pot, and the result is a perfectly cooked, flavorful dish.
Feel free to add other veggies like carrots, bell peppers, edamame, mushrooms, etc. to the mix for extra nutrition and color. I like to also add avocado on top of my bowl at the end, which is what I do in this recipe.
Recommended Rice Cookers
Do I need to have a fancy rice cooker to make this meal?
This is a question I am asked all the time. The answer is NO!
Just like anything, generally, the higher the quality, the better. But you can make my rice cooker meals in a cheap rice cooker!
Click on the photos of each of the respective the rice cookers to be taken to my rice cooker recommendations! I have the Tiger 5.5 cup rice cooker pictured. It can make over 10 servings of rice at a time.
While short-grain white rice is the most traditional, you can also experiment with other types of rice.
Key Features to Look For in a Rice Cooker:
Steaming Basket or Tray: Allows you to steam vegetables or cook other ingredients while the rice cooks.
Multiple Cooking Functions: Ensure it has settings for steaming, slow cooking, and possibly even baking.
Non-Stick Inner Pot: Makes cleaning easier and prevents sticking.
Timer and Keep Warm Function: Useful for planning meals ahead of time and keeping them warm until you’re ready to eat.
What Type of Rice to Use
Choosing the right type of rice can be confusing, especially with so many varieties available. From long-grain basmati to aromatic jasmine rice, each type has its own texture and flavor. In Japanese cooking, however, Japanese short-grain or medium-grain rice is almost always the go-to choice.
Short-grain rice, often labeled as sushi rice, is particularly prized for its soft and chewy texture, which pairs beautifully with traditional Japanese dishes.
Medium-grain rice is a great alternative if short-grain isn’t available (I actually almost always use medium-grain myself because it’s generally cheaper where I live!). Both are ideal for recipes like this one, where the rice’s stickiness helps meld the flavors into every bite.
Teriyaki Salmon and Broccoli on Rice in a Rice Cooker
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Description
Teriyaki salmon with broccoli and rice made in a rice cooker is a quick, healthy, and flavorful one-pot meal that requires minimal effort and cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice (I recommend Japanese short-grain or medium grain for the most authentic Japanese experience!)
- Water
- 1 lb salmon, uncooked
- 1 cup broccoli (frozen or fresh both work great)
- 3/4 cup teriyaki sauce (you can use store-bought or make your own using the ingredients below)
- 1 avocado
- Chili crisp (for drizzling on top; optional)
Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp honey (substitute for brown sugar)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (add more or less depending on thickness preference)
Instructions
- Begin by giving your rice a good rinse to clean it. Then pour it into the rice cooker, along with the appropriate amount of water. Be sure to follow the instructions for the correct water amount depending on the type of rice you are using. I used medium-grain rice, which requires 2 cups of water for every 1.5 cups of rice.
- To the rice cooker, add your broccoli. Close the rice cooker lid and cook on the regular white rice setting until halfway done.
- Skip this step if you are using store-bought teriyaki sauce. While the rice is cooking, to a small sauce pan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar or honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch. Let it cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.
- When the rice and broccoli is about halfway done cooking, add the salmon directly on top, and drizzle about 1/2 of the teriyaki sauce directly on top of it. Finish the rest of the rice cooker cooking time.
- Serve, and top each serving with the rest of the teriyaki sauce, half of an avocado, and some chili crisp.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
Kyrié is a half-Japanese food content creator and avid home cook who specializes in Asian cuisine, with a focus on Japanese. She loves developing recipes and sharing approachable yet authentic meals. When she’s not in the kitchen, she’s helping her husband Jeff tend to their garden, or on some artistic venture.
3 responses to “Easy Teriyaki Salmon Bowl in a Rice Cooker”
Thank you so much for the recipe – looking forward to making this in the coming week.
Great! Hope you’ve been able to make it and you enjoyed it!
Made this last night and it was DELICIOUS. The homemade Teriyaki sauce was my favorite part, would highly recommend!! We also didn’t have broccoli and substituted roasted cauliflower on the side and it worked fine!