Description
Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl is a vibrant, fresh, and flavorful dish inspired by Hawaiian cuisine. Featuring tender cubes of fresh tuna marinated in a spicy sauce, served over a bed of rice and topped with crunchy vegetables and savory garnishes, this bowl is perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 8 oz sushi-grade tuna, diced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sriracha or more to taste
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
2 cups cooked sushi rice or jasmine rice
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1 green onion, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Optional: seaweed salad, pickled ginger, or radish slices
Instructions
Make Spicy Tuna: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, honey, and grated ginger. Add diced tuna and gently toss to coat. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to marinate.
- Prepare Rice and Toppings: Cook rice according to package instructions and let cool slightly. Prepare cucumber, avocado, carrots, and green onion.
- Assemble Bowl: Divide rice into bowls. Top with spicy tuna mixture, cucumber, avocado, carrots, and green onion. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Add optional toppings if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately as a fresh and vibrant meal.
Notes
- Increase sriracha or add sliced jalapeños to add heat.
- Substitute tuna with salmon, tofu, or cooked shrimp for different proteins.
- Use brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice as alternative grains.
- Add edamame, seaweed salad, or pickled vegetables for more toppings.
- Store components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
- Do not reheat raw tuna; reheat rice separately if needed.
- Sesame seeds add classic crunch; chopped macadamia nuts can be added for extra texture.
- Pair with soy sauce, spicy mayo, or ponzu for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: No-cook assembly
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
