Poke Bowl with Salmon and Tuna (Print-Friendly)

A light yet satisfying bowl with marinated fish, fresh veggies, and tangy sauces over seasoned rice.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish & Marinade

01 - 14 ounces sushi-grade salmon or tuna, diced
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
04 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
05 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
07 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

→ Rice

08 - 1 ½ cups sushi rice or short-grain rice
09 - 2 cups water
10 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon sugar
12 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Vegetables & Toppings

13 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
14 - 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
15 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
16 - 3.5 ounces edamame beans, shelled and cooked
17 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
18 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
19 - 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips
20 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
21 - Microgreens or sprouts

→ Sauces & Extras

22 - 4 tablespoons spicy mayo
23 - Soy sauce, for drizzling
24 - Pickled ginger
25 - Lime wedges

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine with water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let steam for 10 minutes. Stir in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Cool slightly.
02 - In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and sesame seeds. Add diced fish, toss gently, and marinate for 10–15 minutes in the refrigerator.
03 - Slice avocado, cucumber, carrots, radishes, and spring onions. Ensure edamame is cooked if not already prepared.
04 - Divide rice among four bowls. Arrange marinated fish, avocado, cucumber, carrots, edamame, radishes, and spring onions on top. Garnish with nori strips, sesame seeds, and microgreens.
05 - Drizzle with spicy mayo and extra soy sauce to taste. Add pickled ginger and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its like having a restaurant quality meal with zero cooking stress
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble in minutes
  • The combination of textures and flavors keeps every bite interesting
02 -
  • Never freeze sushi grade fish after thawing it changes the texture completely
  • The rice should be warm not hot when you assemble the bowls
  • Do not marinate the fish longer than 30 minutes or it will become mushy
03 -
  • Invest in a very sharp knife for clean fish cuts
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for extra nutty flavor
  • Let the spicy mayo come to room temperature before drizzling
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