5 2 Published May 14, 2024, Updated May 23, 2024
rice – for the base layer of the bowl. I prefer to use white sushi rice, short grain brown or white rice. sushi-grade ahi tuna – the star of the poke bowl! Make sure you are getting sushi-grade fish, which means that it’s safe to prepare and eat raw. I recommend buying it from a reputable fishmonger or market that specializes in raw fish. tamari, lime juice and sesame oil – for marinating the tuna. I suggest using low-sodium tamari. seaweed salad – adds a briny, “from the ocean” depth of flavor. Ogo seaweed, a reddish brown seaweed, is what you normally find in traditional poke bowl recipes, but I went for a fresh seaweed salad mix from Whole Foods. This pre-packaged seaweed salad mix also looks like a good option. spicy mayo – mayo and sriracha mixed together to make a deliciously spicy sauce to drizzle over the bowl. additional toppings – fresh mango, cucumber, jalapeño pepper, green onions, avocado, radishes and black sesame seeds.
Find the printable recipe with measurements below. Poke bowls are found everywhere in Hawaii, even in gas stations and roadside stands. And poke bowl shops have started popping up in areas beyond Hawaii in recent years. I know we have quite a few shops here in Richmond, Virginia where I live. That said, with the right ingredients, poke bowls are pretty easy to make at home! Let’s talk about how to go about it.
How to Make a Poke Bowl
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Tuna – Raw ahi tuna is the star of this poke bowl, but sushi-grade salmon and snapper would work well, too. If raw fish isn’t your thing or you are unable to eat it, see the options listed below. Rice – If you don’t have sushi rice or short-grain rice on hand, any kind of rice will work. You can also make sticky sushi rice if you prefer. Lime juice – If you don’t have limes on hand, lemon juice will work in a pinch. Rice vinegar would also be a good substitute to the lime juice. Vegetables – If you prefer more veggies, try adding grated carrots, edamame, sliced bell peppers and/or red cabbage. The sky’s the limit when it comes to veggies! Seaweed salad – If you’re unsure about seaweed, give it a try! But if you’re really not into it, try subbing greens like spinach or kale. If you can’t find seaweed salad, you could use roasted seaweed snacks instead and chop into strips for the bowl. Jalapeños – Not a fan or the spice or don’t have any on hand? Leave these out or add a dash of red pepper flakes. Spicy mayo – This is the perfect topping for the poke bowl, but I bet my peanut dressing would taste delicious, too!
