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Tuna Poke Bowl

Tuna Poke Bowl

A vibrant Hawaiian-inspired dish featuring sashimi-grade tuna tossed in a ginger-sesame marinade, layered over fluffy sushi rice, and topped with fresh, colorful veggies. Refreshing, healthy, and quick to prepare—this poke bowl is perfect for weeknights or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, LUNCH, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 510
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rice
  • 2 cups sushi rice rinsed thoroughly
  • 2 1/2 cups water
Rice Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp white sugar
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt
Ginger-Sesame Marinade
  • 1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tsp dark soy sauce adds depth & color
  • 2 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 1/2 tsp chili paste or Sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 1/2 tsp fresh ginger finely grated
For the Bowl Assembly
  • 12 oz sashimi-grade tuna diced into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1 small carrot julienned
  • 1 cucumber deseeded & diced
  • 1 small avocado sliced or cubed
  • 6 red radishes thinly sliced
  • 1 cup edamame shelled & cooked
  • 1 green onion sliced diagonally
  • black sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Combine rinsed sushi rice and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil uncovered, then cover, reduce heat, and cook 18–20 minutes. Remove from heat and steam 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Spread rice in a wide dish, drizzle half seasoning, fold gently, repeat with rest. Cool to room temperature (~20 minutes).
  3. Step 3: Whisk light soy, dark soy, sesame oil, mirin, rice vinegar, chili paste, and ginger in a bowl for marinade.
  4. Step 4: Divide seasoned rice among bowls. Arrange carrot, cucumber, avocado, radish, edamame, and green onion on top. Toss tuna briefly in marinade, add to bowls, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and drizzle extra marinade.

Notes

✔ Use salmon, trout, or tofu instead of tuna. ✔ Add mango, pickled ginger, or crispy shallots for texture. ✔ Slightly warm rice balances the poke better than cold rice. ✔ Adjust chili paste for spice level.