sesame crusted salmon rice bowls | table&spoon

Ingredients

• 4 pieces salmon filet, cleaned and bones removed
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/4 cup white/black sesame seeds, or combination of both
• 1/3 cup soy sauce (or GF tamarind)
• 2 tablespoons Mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups white or brown rice
• 3 cups water
• pinch of salt
• 1-2 cups cooked edamame, outside its shell
• 4 tablespoons pickled ginger
• 1/2 cucumber, cut into matchsticks
• other options: cooked broccoli, bok choy or any other seasonal vegetable