Hawaiian Poke Bowl Bar
The Hawaiian word "poke" (pronounced Poh-keh) means "to slice." Originally, poke was a quick snack made from fresh fish fillet bites mixed with salt, seaweed, and crushed nuts. The influence of immigrants introduced a wide variety of poke bowls, with Japanese-style bowls becoming the most popular worldwide. There are also many non-fish versions available. Which is your favorite at the Poke Bowl Bar?
Ingredients
Select Your Protein - 1 lb
- tuna or salmon raw sushi-grade or cooked or grilled
- shrimp or scallops cooked
- chicken breast or sirloin beef
- fried tofu
Select Your Base - 1 cup per serving
- cooked rice, or other grain
- shredded lettuce leaves of your choice
Select Your Fresh Veggies & Fruits - 1 cup per serving
- 1/2 soft veggies & fruits avocado, mango, berries, corn kernels
- 1/2 firm veggies & fruits edamame, cucumber, red cabbage, pineapple, kale, carrots, sugar or snap peas
Select Your Toppings - 1/4 to 1/2 cup per serving
- seafood seaweed salad, crab meat
- fresh produce radish, green onions, jalapeños
- pantry items pickled ginger, crispy onions, coconut flakes, cashews
Poke Bowl Sauce
- 4 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tsp lime or lemon juice
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1 green onion finely chopped
Poke Culinary Spice Kit
- 1 pouch Citrus Furikake Toasted sesame seeds (white & black), roasted seaweed, ginger, orange peel [1]
Instructions
Cut
- Cut large proteins, veggies, and fruits into bite-size pieces and chop big toppings.
Season the Protein
- In a LARGE CUP, mix the poke bowl sauce ingredients with 1-2 tsp of poke spices to taste. Add the protein to the sauce and mix well. Let it marinade for 30 minutes.
Fry the Protein
- If using chicken, beef, or non-sushi-grade fish, fry it in a PAN until cooked through.
Assemble
- Place a base in your BOWL. Add the protein and your choice of veggies and fruits.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings and optionally sprinkle with chili sauce.
- Dig in and enjoy!
Notes
[1] Alternative: Gomashio (Toasted sesame seeds (white & black), sel gris sea salt)