Hawaiian Poke Bowl (THE BEST)

Hawaiian poke bowls are best made with the freshest ingredients you can find. Oftentimes, store bought versions are quite pricey. Making them at home means you save money without skimping on quality!

If you have ever been to Hawaii and experienced the joy that is a fresh poke bowl, you probably got hooked on the first bite. You’re not alone. Poke bowl shops have absolutely swept the United States in the past decade and for good reason. They are incredible and cheaper than a night out for sushi.

What Is Poke?

Poke (po-kay) is a general term used for marinated raw fish. Typically cut into cubes and seasoned with soy sauce and onion, poke is a style that Hawaiians have been chowing down on for years. From salmon to tuna and beyond, nearly every fresh fish can be used to make it.

A poke bowl is like a deconstructed sushi roll. Typically, you customize it just the way you want at a poke shop, much like going down the sandwich assembly line at Subway.

Poke Bowl Toppings

Poke bowls are meant to be customized! Mix-and-match the following ingredients to make each bowl perfect:

• Protein – Tuna, salmon, yellowtail and crab are popular choices. You can chop up your fish into cubes and leave it be, or marinate your cubes in soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, oil, lime juice, honey and green onions for at least 10 minutes.

• Veggies – Leafy greens, seaweed (wakame), cucumbers, edamame, avocado, red onion, pickled ginger, green onions and radish make for a great bowl. Add all of them or just a couple of your favorites!
• Fruit – Mango, pineapple and watermelon can be tasty additions.
• A few other toppings – Sesame seeds (black or white), fried garlic and fried shallots add a nice crunch to your bowl.
• Sauce (more details below) – Sriracha and/or wasabi mayo are go-tos. You can also purchase a store bought poke sauce.
• Grains – White rice is the most traditional option, but you can use quinoa, brown rice or kale salad as well. Serve your grain nice and hot. The contrast between the hot grain and cold rice is to die for!

Fish to Use in your Poke Bowl

Always buy sushi-grade fish for your poke bowls. All “sushi-grade” means is the same quality a sushi chef would use to make restaurant-quality rolls or nigiri. It’s the freshest fish you can buy and perfectly safe to eat marinated or raw. If you can’t find it at your local grocery store, pop over to a specialty fish market.

Poke Bowl Sauce

The sauce is the key in the poke bowl because it brings all the ingredients together. Here’s a breakdown of the most popular poke bowl sauces:

• Spicy Aioli Sauce – This is simply a 50/50 combination of sriracha and mayonnaise.
• Sesame Oil – For the purists out there, a simple drizzle of toasted sesame oil does the trick.
• Soy Sauce – If you like is salty and simple, add a drizzle of soy sauce and call it a day.
• Sesame Vinaigrette – Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lime juice and oil for a tangy and puckery sauce.

Other Seafood Recipes

• Air Fryer Salmon – extra crispy on the outside, so juicy on the inside.
• Air Fryer Cod – healthy, flavorful and extra easy recipe.
• Grilled Tilapia Recipe – this recipe is the perfect family night dinner.
• Air Fryer Shrimp – the best toping for any salad or rice!

Recipe

Hawaiin Poke Bowl

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Servings

4 servings

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

Hawaiian poke bowls are refreshing, packed with flavor and super healthy. This dish will take your mouth straight to the islands!

Ingredients

Poke Marinade

• 12 oz sushi grade tuna (or salmon) cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions

Spicy Aioli

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp sriracha sauce

Poke Bowl

• 1 large cucumber thinly sliced
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 avocado thinly sliced
• 1 seaweed salad (Sold at most Asian markets)
• 3 large radishes thinly slices
• 1/4 chopped green onions
• 1 mango chopped into small cubes
• 1/2 cup dry seaweed garnish
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds garnish

US Units – Metric

Instructions

Poke Marinade

• In a large bowl comber tuna with the marinade ingredients. Leave it to marinade in a refrigerator for at least 10 minutes.
  

Spicy Aioli

• In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise together with sriracha sauce. Set aside.
  

Poke Bowl

• Prepare all the ingredients for the poke bowls. You can leave it as a buffet style and everyone adds their own toppings or serve in individual bowls.
  
• For the poke bowl, place rice on the bottom, followed by tuna (or salmon), add the seaweed, veggies and mango. Sprinkle some sesame seeds and dry seaweed pieces. Serve it with the spicy aioli. Enjoy!
  

Note: All the toppings in this recipe can be adjusted to your own preference.

Nutrition Facts

Hawaiin Poke Bowl

Amount Per Serving

Calories 594 Calories from Fat 342

% Daily Value*

Fat 38g58%

Saturated Fat 6g30%

Cholesterol 40mg13%

Sodium 839mg35%

Potassium 756mg22%

Carbohydrates 40g13%

Fiber 6g24%

Sugar 10g11%

Protein 26g52%

Vitamin A 2693IU54%

Vitamin C 35mg42%

Calcium 69mg7%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.