Recipe By: Great Tastes, Cooking From Morning to Midnight

2 tablespoons neutral oil
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger ( from about 1 inch)
1 cup short-grain brown or black rice
¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
Kosher salt
3 mini (Persian) cucumbers , thinly sliced
Toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallion greens (optional) , for garnish

1️⃣ Build the Base
In a small pot over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon neutral oil. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the rice and 1¾ cups water. Cover and cook until tender and absorbed, about 45 minutes. Rest, covered, 5 minutes off heat.

2️⃣ Whisk the Gloss
In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set aside. This is your lacquer.

3️⃣ Sear the Salmon
About 15 minutes before the rice finishes, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Lightly season salmon with salt. Cook skin-side down until crisp and bronzed, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook 1 minute more so the center stays slightly under. Transfer to a plate.

4️⃣ Reduce & Lacquer
Carefully discard excess oil and wipe the skillet clean. Add teriyaki sauce and bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce by half, about 1 minute. Return salmon skin-side up. Tilt the pan and spoon the sauce over the fillets until syrupy and just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

5️⃣ Compose the Bowl
Fluff the rice and divide among four bowls. Top with salmon, sliced cucumber, and avocado. Finish with sesame seeds and scallion greens, if desired.

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