Easy Kaisendon Recipe: An Authentic Seafood Rice Bowl in HCMC

"Let's have a quick kaisendon for lunch today." Back in Japan, you could just grab a sashimi pack from the supermarket and place it over rice. That same convenience can be recreated here in HCMC. This article covers an easy kaisendon recipe using ingredients available in HCMC, plus tips for the perfect bowl.

Basic Kaisendon Recipe (Serves 2)

Ingredients

• Rice : 2 bowls (Japanese or japonica rice)
• Salmon sashimi : 100g (thinly sliced)
• Tuna zuke : 100g
• Soy sauce : 2 tablespoons
• Mirin : 1 tablespoon
• Wasabi : to taste
• Shiso leaves : 4
• Shredded nori : to taste
• White sesame : a pinch

Directions (4 Steps)

Step 1: Make the Marinade Mix 2 tablespoons of soy sauce with 1 tablespoon of mirin. If your tuna is already the zuke (pre-marinated) type, skip this step.

Step 2: Prepare the Toppings Slice salmon into thin 5mm pieces. Using Farmi's "Salmon Kirimi Fillet," you just need to slice a bit thinner. Tuna zuke cut is ready to use as-is.

Step 3: Fill the Bowl with Rice Scoop warm rice into a donburi bowl and scatter shredded nori over the top.

Step 4: Arrange the Toppings Alternate salmon and tuna over the rice, add shiso leaves alongside. Sprinkle white sesame, place wasabi in a small dish on the side, and it's done.

アレンジレシピ：バリエーションを楽しむ

Variations: Enjoy Different Styles

Salmon Avocado Bowl

ツナパテのっけ丼

Quick Tuna Pâté Bowl

Place Farmi's "Tuna Pâté" over rice, top with chopped scallions and an egg yolk. A busy day lunch done in 5 minutes, no stove needed.

Seafood Bukkake Udon

Swap rice for cold udon for a perfect summer seafood bukkake udon. Boil Farmi's "Udon," rinse in cold water, top with sashimi and condiments, and pour mentsuyu sauce over it.

Tips for a Better Kaisendon

Don't Serve Rice Too Hot

Arrange in a "Fan Pattern"

The trick to a professional-looking presentation is to offset each piece slightly in a fan shape. Alternating toppings of different colors makes it look stunning.

Don't Over-Pour Soy Sauce

Kaisendon is about savoring the natural flavors of the ingredients. Pour soy sauce into a small dish for dipping, or drizzle just a small amount over the top.

Get Kaisendon Ingredients on Farmi

You can order everything you need for kaisendon on Farmi.

• サーモン切身 Shizen Food 300g : kirimi カットで、そのまま薄切りにして丼のネタに
• まぐろ漬けカット 100g : 漬けだれ入りなので、解凍してそのまま乗せるだけ
• サーモンフレーク 100g : ほぐし身タイプ、お子さまの海鮮丼にも
• ツナパテ 200g : 簡単アレンジ丼の主役に
• うどん 200g : 海鮮ぶっかけうどんアレンジ用

Order in Japanese, cold-chain delivery, as fast as 1 hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Does kaisendon need sushi rice? Not necessarily. Plain white rice works great too. Sushi rice gives it a more "authentic donburi" feel, but it's your preference.

Q2. What non-raw toppings work for children? Salmon flakes (pre-cooked), tuna pâté, tamagoyaki (egg roll), and imitation crab are all safe options for children.

Q3. How do I thaw frozen sashimi? Best to thaw slowly in the refrigerator overnight. If you're in a hurry, submerge the sealed package in running water for 5 to 10 minutes.

Q4. Can kaisendon be made ahead? Kaisendon with sashimi doesn't keep well. Assemble just before eating. For a zuke bowl (soy-marinated), you can refrigerate the marinated fish and eat by the next day.

Summary: Enjoy Easy Kaisendon in HCMC

Kaisendon is a classic Japanese lunch that's ready in 10 minutes with just rice and sashimi. In HCMC, Farmi makes it easy to get fresh sashimi and pre-cut fish. Once you've mastered the basics, try the avocado bowl or bukkake udon variations too.

Download the Farmi app and get kaisendon ingredients delivered in as fast as 1 hour.

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Note: This article and some images were created with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team before publication.