OHOW’s Favorite Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl
Sushi is a popular summer dinner option, but the idea of homemade sushi is an intimidating adventure for the average at-home chef. OHOW chefs have perfected this quick and easy Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl–so say goodbye to the stress of making sushi rolls at home. All the flavor and freshness in this poke bowl recipe is inspired by Hawaiian and Asian culture. It’s a must-try!
Poke (pronounced poh-keh) is a Hawaiian dish that combines marinated cubed sushi-grade fish with all of the delicious flavors of Japanese sushi. Since tuna is the star of the show in this poke bowl, you’ll need to be diligent to purchase sushi-grade fish that is safe to eat raw. The fresher, the better!
“This cool and refreshing symphony of Hawaiian and Asian flavors is an excellent refreshing summer dinner. If you get invited to a summer soiree, skip the chilled jasmine rice and put a heaping scoop on a crispy wonton chip or tortilla chip and serve as an appetizer,” said OHOW’s Chef Mike.
How to Prepare OHOW’s Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl
Assembling a poke bowl is relatively simple. To begin, you’ll marinate your cubed tuna in a medley of scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and Sambal. Next, you assemble a spicy mayo sauce to add an extra layer of spice to the dish.
Finally, you’ll prepare the bowl. Combine chilled jasmine rice, diced cucumber, and sliced avocado with your tuna. Add scallions, black sesame seeds, Bonito and Egg (Seto Fumi Furikake), and pickled ginger for added flavor and garnish. Finally, top the bowl with your spicy mayo and enjoy!
Whether you serve this ahi tuna poke bowl as an appetizer or a main course, your guests are sure to be wowed by the fresh flavors and ease of preparation. It’s a go-to recipe for any sushi lover.
OHOW’s Favorite Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl
Ingredients
Tuna
- 1/2 lb sushi-grade tuna, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp ground fresh chili paste (Sambal sauce)
Spicy Mayo
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Sambal sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
Bowl Ingredients
- 1 cup Jasmine rice chilled
- 1 cup cucumbers (seedless), peeled and diced 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 medium Hass avocado (3 oz.) sliced
- 2 scallions sliced for garnish
- 1 tsp black sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp soy sauce for serving, optional
- 1/2 tbsp Bonito and Egg (Seto Fumi Furikake)
- pickled ginger for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise and chili paste, thin with a little water to drizzle.
- In a medium bowl, combine tuna with scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili paste. Gently toss to combine and set aside while you prepare the bowls.
- In 2 bowls, layer 1/2 the rice, 1/2 the tuna, avocado, cucumber, scallions.
- Drizzle with spicy mayo, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve with extra soy sauce on the side. If desired, sprinkle bonito and egg and a Tablespoon of pickled ginger over the top.