Healthy Main Course

Tuna Poke Sushi Bowl

Tuna Poke Sushi Bowl is a combination of sweet, salty, and creamy flavors, with a slightly crunchy texture from the toppings. This dish is refreshing and nutritious due to the healthy ingredients, such as tuna, pineapple, avocado and veggies. Tuna Poke Sushi Bowl is a popular choice for those who enjoy sushi and raw fish dishes.

Recipe Information

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Japanese

Diet: Omnivore

Recipe Tags

avocado pinepplae poke sushi tuna

Ingredients

100 g Rice (Sushi rice or rice of choice)
300 g water
400 g ahi tuna
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
0.5 tbsp honey
0.5 tsp wasabi
0.3 tsp chili flakes
0.5 Pineapple
0.5 Red bell pepper
1 Avocado
0.5 tsp Sesame seeds
0.5 tbsp Chopped Scallions
2 tbsp soy sauce
0.25 tsp wasabi (to taste)

Instructions

Wash the rice. Put a pan on medium heat, add place rice in, add water and cook in accordance with the chosen rice cooking instructions. When the rice is ready, cool it down and set it aside.

For Tuna marinade mix olive oil, soy sauce, wasabi, chili flakes and honey in a large bowl. Whisk it till smooth.

Cut tuna into 1cm cubes. Transfer the tuna cubes to the bowl with marinade and mix it, so the marinade covers all the tuna pieces. Set aside for marination for about 30 mins.

Peel avocado and cut it into 1cm cubes or into slices. Cut the bell pepper into cubes. Peel and cut the pineapple into 0.5 cm cubes. Chop the scallions.

For the dressing sauce mix soy sauce and wasabi.

Assemble the bowl. Place cooled rice on the bottom of the bowl. Then add marinated tuna pieces, pineapple, bell pepper and avocado.

Sprinkle tuna with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Dress the bowl with wasabi-soy sauce. Enjoy!

Chef's Tips & Notes

Follow the recipe steps carefully for best results

Adjust seasoning to your taste preference

The Tuna Poke Sushi Bowl is a savory dish that combines the flavors of tuna, pineapple, and avocado, creating a unique and refreshing taste. The marinated tuna provides a savory and slightly salty taste, the pineapple adds a sweet and juicy flavor, and the avocado provides a creamy and nutty taste. The overall taste is an excellent combination of sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors.

Does poke bowl have raw tuna

Yes, traditionally, a poke bowl contains raw tuna. Poke is a Hawaiian dish that consists of cubed raw fish, typically tuna, mixed with seasonings and toppings. The tuna is usually marinated in soy sauce, oil, and vinegar and served over rice, vegetables, and other ingredients. Some variations may also include cooked or seared tuna, but the classic version is made with raw fish.

What ingredients are in poke bowl

A poke bowl typically consists of the following ingredients:

Raw fish (usually tuna)
Rice (often sushi or short-grain rice)
Toppings such as avocado, cucumber or bell peppers, pineapple or mango
Sauces include soy sauce, sesame or olive oil, and spicy mayo or Wasabi.
Seasonings such as green onions, sesame seeds

Some poke bowls may include other ingredients such as edamame, corn, pickled ginger, and masago (capelin roe). The ingredients and toppings may vary based on personal preference and regional variations. Our Spicy Tuna Sushi Poke bold contains the following ingredients:

Rice
Raw tuna
Marinade: olive oil, soy sauce, wasabi, honey, chili flakes
Pineapple
Red bell pepper
Avocado
Seasoning: sesame seeds, Scallions, soy sauce, wasabi

What kind of tuna is used in poke

The type of tuna used in poke bowls is typically ahi tuna, which is also known as yellowfin tuna. Ahi tuna is a type of tuna with a firm and meaty texture, and a mild and slightly sweet flavor. It is also high in omega-3 fatty acids , making it a nutritious and popular choice for poke bowls.

Is poke bowl Unhealthy

Poke bowls can be considered a healthy dish if they are made with fresh and high-quality ingredients such as tuna fish, fresh vegetables and fruit.

Is tuna or salmon better in poke

Whether tuna or salmon is better in a poke bowl is subjective and depends on personal preference. Tuna (ahi tuna) is a traditional choice for poke bowls and is characterized by its firm and meaty texture and mild and slightly sweet flavor. Salmon is also a popular choice for poke bowls and is known for its rich flavor and tender texture. Salmon is considered to be one of the healthiest types of fish. The choice between tuna or salmon in a poke bowl will depend on individual tastes and dietary preferences.

How to make Tuna Poke Sushi Bowl

Firstly we have to cook rice. I use rice with a low glycemic index – Basmati as it’s healthier. However, for a Poke Sushi bowl it’s suitable to use Arborio or Sushi rice, such as short-grain Japanese rice. Wash the rice using a cooking sieve. Then put a pan on medium heat, and place rice in. Add water in accordance with the chosen rice cooking instructions. Cook till it’s ready. Then cool it down and set it aside.

Let’s prepare the marinade for tuna. For this in a large bowl mix olive oil, soy sauce, wasabi, chili flakes and honey. Whisk it till smooth.

Unfreeze tuna if it is frozen. I leave it in the fridge for a night before cooking. Cut it into 1cm cubes.

Transfer the tuna cubes to the bowl with marinade and mix it, so the marinade covers all the tuna pieces. Set aside for marination for about 30 mins.

Prepare the vegetables and fruit. Peel avocado and cut it into 1cm cubes or into slices. I prefer the cubes format more.

Cut the bell pepper into cubes. It’s fair to say that the bell pepper can be replaced with cucumber or other crunchy vegetables. I like bell pepper for its sweet-n-sour taste. A cucumber is also a good option.

Peel and cut the pineapple into 0.5 cm cubes. If you haven’t pineapple, you can replace it with mango, that’s a good alternative. Chop the scallions.

Prepare the dressing sauce. Mix soy sauce and wasabi. Let’s assemble the bowl. Place cooled rice into the bowl. Then place the marinated tuna pieces on one side, pineapple next to eat, then bell pepper and avocado.