Description
Hawaiian poke bowls blend fresh ahi tuna with zesty Asian-inspired flavors. Crisp vegetables, fluffy rice, and silky fish create a refreshing meal perfect for lunch or dinner when craving oceanic delights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sushi grade tuna, cut into ¾-inch cubes
Marinade and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) sriracha or chili garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lime juice
Fresh Vegetables and Toppings:
- ¼ small red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and cubed
- Snow peas, sliced on the bias
- Shaved carrots
- Thinly sliced cucumber
- Thinly sliced green onions
- Toasted sesame seeds, for topping
Instructions
- Carefully marinate raw tuna cubes with soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha in a chilled ceramic bowl, allowing flavors to meld and infuse for maximum taste intensity.
- Prepare a crisp cabbage slaw by thinly slicing fresh cabbage and tossing with zesty lime juice and a delicate olive oil drizzle, then season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Select a base of fluffy white rice or quinoa, spreading it evenly across the serving bowl as a foundation for the poke creation.
- Gently arrange the vibrant, ruby-red marinated tuna atop the rice, creating an elegant centerpiece for the dish.
- Strategically layer the dressed cabbage slaw around the tuna, providing a tangy contrast to the rich fish.
- Artfully scatter colorful vegetable garnishes including sweet mango chunks, crisp snow peas, julienned carrots, refreshing cucumber slices, and delicate green onion rings.
- Complete the tropical poke bowl by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds across the surface, adding a nutty crunch and visual appeal to the final presentation.
Notes
- Marinate tuna briefly to enhance flavor without overcooking the delicate fish.
- Keep ingredients cold and fresh for the best tropical taste and texture combination.
- Prep vegetables ahead of time to make assembly quick and easy during serving.
- Customize grain base with quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice for dietary preferences.
- Toast sesame seeds quickly in a dry pan to release their nutty aroma and add crunch.
- Store leftover components separately to maintain optimal freshness and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg