By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026

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Ikura Don

Serves 1

442 cal · 35 min

Ikura Don

Recipe GLPRb9c7aaf92f66b5

3.8(1)
Japanese
Main Course
35 min
442 cal
Servings: 1
Stovetop

A traditional Japanese rice bowl featuring fresh cured salmon roe (ikura) served over steamed short-grain rice with a delicate dashi-based sauce. Topped with crisp nori, aromatic shiso, and a touch of wasabi for a refreshing and elegant meal.

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Ingredients

4 ounces cured salmon roe (ikura)

1 tablespoon light soy sauce (usukuchi)

1 tablespoon mirin or sake

¼ cup dashi broth (homemade or instant)

1¼ cups cooked short-grain rice, cooled slightly

wasabi

nori seaweed strips

shiso leaf (optional)

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the dashi broth, light soy sauce, and mirin. Warm over medium-low heat until just steaming, about 2-3 minutes. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  2. Place the slightly cooled cooked short-grain rice into a serving bowl, pressing it gently to form an even layer.

  3. Arrange the cured salmon roe evenly over the surface of the rice.

  4. Carefully pour the warm dashi sauce over the salmon roe and rice, distributing it evenly.

  5. Garnish the bowl with nori seaweed strips and shiso leaf if using. Add a small amount of wasabi to taste on the side or mixed into the rice.

  6. Serve immediately while the broth is still warm and the salmon roe retains its delicate texture.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff3.75

Salmon roe and shiso are specialty items requiring a trip to an Asian market or well-stocked specialty section—neither Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, nor standard Kroger locations stock them reliably in Charlotte. The 35-minute stated time ignores the care needed to prepare dashi from scratch and properly season the rice, which realistically takes 50 minutes for a single bowl. At $12–16 per serving for fresh ikura alone, this is a treat-yourself dish rather than a weeknight staple. It's beautiful and worth learning, but budget the special trip and cost, and expect to spend longer than the label suggests.

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