Homemade Poke Bowls
Tuna poke is a native Hawaiian dish that combines sushi grade tuna chunks with soy sauce, sesame oil and fresh green onion. This Tuna poke is infused with spicy sriracha that kicks up the perfect amount of heat! Tuna poke can be served as an appetizer or a main course. In this recipe, we combine it into a bowl of our favorite ingredients to make a classic Hawaiian salad. The bowl is totally customizable so you can add your favorite rice, pickled vegetables, fresh vegetables, and garnishes. Tuna poke bowls are perfect as a hearty, healthy lunch option, but they also make great dinner options as well. Be sure to try our Buddha Bowls for another lunch option!
How to Make a Tuna Poke Bowl
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Tuna Poke Bowl Recipe Notes
Tuna: Make sure to only use sushi-grade fish in this recipe. The best way to find sushi grade fish is to ask a good quality fishmonger – they can tell you which fish is safe to eat raw and which is not. Soy Sauce: Adds classic umami and saltiness. If you have ponzu on hand, feel free to swap the soy sauce for ponzu sauce. Green Onion: Adds a slight onion flavor, freshness, and crunch. Lime Juice: Adds acidity to cut through the fatty tuna. If you don’t have fresh lime juice, rice wine vinegar also works. Sesame Oil: Toasted sesame oil adds nuttiness to the poke. Sesame Seeds: Add crunch. Sriracha: Adds heat and spice – use as much or as little as you like.
Serving Suggestions
This tuna poke bowl is made with rice, veggies, and protein for a well-rounded and complete meal. However, you can serve it with a side or two to round out the meal! Here are some of my favorites:
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Packed with lean protein, fresh veggies, and low-carb rice, tuna poke bowls are healthy and nutritious. It makes the perfect healthy meal option for anyone. This quick and easy salad can be made with a variety of veggies and garnishes. Mix things up every time you make it to figure out what you like best!
Are poke bowls served warm or cold?
Poke bowls are a mix of hot and cold. The tuna has to be cold! No exceptions here. However, the rice can be warm, or you can choose to chill it.
Can I use any sushi-grade fish?
Yes, you can. Poke simply means raw fish, so you can use any fish you would like. When you see fish labeled sushi or sashimi-grade, it means that it is safe to eat raw. Be sure that any fish you use has one of those labels on it.
What can I put in my poke bowl?
A poke bowl consists of poke tuna, fresh veggies, pickled veggies, and garnishes that are totally customizable to your liking. Here are some ideas:
Rice: You can use prepared sushi rice, white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice. Pickled veggies: You can use pickled carrots, celery, or cucumbers. I like to use cucumbers. Fresh veggies: I always use avocado, but you can use edamame, carrots, lettuce, or cucumbers. Garnishes: Classic garnishes for this bowl include sesame seeds, sliced green onion, nori komi furikake seasoning, or seaweed chips. Additions: You can also add lime wedges, diced mango, sliced radish, or seaweed chips.
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