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Sides That Go Great With Salmon Patties

What to Serve With Sashimi? 15 Quick & Easy Sides

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We provide a list of 15 sides that complete sashimi by offering neutral starches, crisp vegetables, bright acidic elements, and warm contrast. These options cover a range of textures, temperatures, and effort levels to build balanced, varied plates around fresh raw fish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Steamed Jasmine Rice tender
  • Crunchy Seaweed Salad crunchy
  • Tangy Pickled Ginger tangy
  • Soy Sauce and Wasabi Trio spicy
  • Cucumber Daikon Salad crisp
  • Steamed Edamame Pods crunchy
  • Miso Soup with Tofu warm
  • Ginger-Soy Roasted Asparagus smoky
  • Japanese Pickled Cucumbers tangy
  • Sesame-Glazed Sweet Potatoes nutty
  • Garlic Toasted Shiso Leaves crispy
  • Cold Soba Noodle Salad chewy
  • Daikon Radish Carrot Slaw crunchy
  • Spicy Ponzu Dipping Sauce zesty
  • Tempura Green Beans crisp

Equipment

  • Sheet pan for roasting vegetables
  • Mixing bowl for salads and dips
  • Cutting board always needed
  • Serving platter for plating sides

Method
 

  1. Assess what the main dish already provides—if it has starch, focus on vegetables and fresh sides.
  2. Choose 2-3 sides that fill different gaps: one vegetable, one starch or bread, one sauce or dip.
  3. Start the longest-cooking side first. Prep quick items like salads while the oven works.
  4. Balance temperatures—pair hot roasted vegetables with a cold slaw or chilled dip.
  5. Plate the main dish with sides arranged around it. Drizzle sauce or add garnish last.

Notes

Add a crisp salad or tangy pickles and keep them chilled until serving. This prevents the plate from feeling too heavy or bland alongside the delicate sashimi.

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