Japanese Salmon Rice (鮭の炊き込みご飯) One of the things I love about living in Japan is how the markets shift with the seasons. Right now, in early autumn, stalls are overflowing with Asian pears, fresh mushrooms, and fall salmon-known as akijaké (秋鮭). Unlike the richer cuts available in winter, fall salmon are preparing to spawn, so they carry … Continue reading Japanese Salmon Rice