This Tuna and Salmon Poke Bowls are not only fresh, healthy and fast but also so light and satisfying with all the different textures.
Poke (poh-kay), if you are unfamiliar, is a raw fish salad, originated in Hawaii. Sushi grade fish (usually tuna or salmon) is traditionally marinated in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and scallions. It is then rested on a bowl of fresh steamed rice and the rest of the toppings are all about your creativity. It’s very customizable.
Poke seems to be super popular dish these days, residing not only in high-end restaurants, but even food trucks. Everyone is coming up with fun and creative combos, and I knew I had to take a stab at it as well.
I like to add the exotic feel to my tuna and salmon poke bowls with avocado, mango and pineapple; throw some cucumbers and seaweed for crunch and top the whole thing with fish roe for pop and protein. Make the rice and prep your veggies ahead of time and then just put everything together when you’re ready to eat.
So simple! So delicious! So good for you!
- Tuna Poke Bowl Marinade
- 1 lb sashimi grade ahi tuna
- 1/2 tsp wasabi paste
- 2 tbsp green onion, chopped
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- Salmon Poke Bowl Marinade
- 1 lb Wild Alaska Salmon
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp green onion, chopped
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- Toppings
- Steamed white rice
- pineapple
- green onion
- fish roe
- seaweed salad
- avocado
- cucumber
- mango
- red chillies
- limes
- pickled ginger
- sesame seeds
- Furikake or dried seaweed
- Basil / Mint / Cilantro
- Combine all the tuna and salmon marinade ingredients in two separate bowls and gently toss.
- Cover bowls with plastic wrap and let marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- When done marinating, set the fish on top of steamed rice and add your favorite toppings! Drizzle with the marinade and EAT EAT EAT!
I tried this recipe and it turned out really good. Thanks for the recipe.