How to Make the Perfect Poke Bowl

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How to Make the Perfect Poke Bowl

Poke bowls originated in Hawaii. The word "poke" literally means “to cut crosswise into pieces” in Hawaiian. It is a dish that was born from simplicity—fresh catches from the ocean were chopped up and served raw, mixed with salt, and topped with seaweed. However, since poke bowls have entered the...

Prep

30 min

Cook

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Total

30 min

Serves

4

Instructions

  1. 01

    Make the poke bowl sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, ponzu, lime juice, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and chili paste in a large bowl. Set aside.

  2. 02

    To make the spicy mayonnaise, whisk together the mayonnaise, Sriracha, lime zest, and lime juice. Set aside.

  3. 03

    Cut fish into bite sized cubes, approximately 1 inch by 1 inch. Place the fish in the poke bowl sauce and gently toss to coat.

  4. 04

    To build the bowl, add about 1 cup to 1½ cup of white rice to a serving bowl first. Then place a portion of the fish on top and garnish with your choice of toppings. Top with a dollop of the spicy mayo sauce and serve immediately.

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