Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Put in a small saucepan with 250ml (1 cup) water, cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 12 mins or until tender and the water is absorbed. Turn off the heat and stand, covered, for at least 5 mins.
Step 2 — Prep ingredients
Meanwhile, cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Put on a chopping board, cut-side down, and lightly crush with a rolling pin, then coarsely chop. Thinly slice the radish (see Kitchen 101). Combine 1 tbs white vinegar and 1 tsp sugar in a large bowl. Add the cucumber, radish and half the sesame seeds and toss to combine. Set aside to pickle, tossing occasionally, until needed.
Step 3 — Cook edamame
Bring a small saucepan of water to the boil. Add half the edamame*, return to the boil and cook for 2 mins. Drain.
Step 4 — Make mayo dressing
Drain the pickled veggies, reserving the pickling liquid. Combine 2 tbs mayonnaise, 1 tsp soy sauce and 2 tsp reserved pickling liquid in a bowl.
Step 5 — Serve up
Separate the smoked salmon slices, then coarsely tear into pieces. Divide the rice, salmon and pickled veggies among bowls. Drizzle with the mayo dressing, scatter over the remaining sesame seeds and enjoy!
Step 6 — Kitchen 101
Get super-thin radish with a mandoline or use slow, fine strokes with a large sharp knife.