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Ahi tuna poke bowl

Ahi tuna poke bowl – fresh seafood and veggies, plus a handful of rice – a bowl of deliciousness seasoned with spectacular Asian flavors, and bursting with bright colors.

Course Appetizer / Main dish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 635 kcal

Ingredients

For the tuna marinade

  • 4 Tbs soy sauce
  • 1 Tbs + 1 tsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil *
  • 2 tsp toban djan sauce **
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 Tbs toasted sesame seeds

For the ahi tuna poke bowl:

  • 1 lbs sushi grade ahi tuna (yellowfin, or bluefin)
  • 1 cup cooked sushi (short grain) rice
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 small Persian cucumber
  • 4-5 radishes
  • Other toppings: chopped scallions, toasted sesame seeds, radish sprouts, cabbage, carrots, furikake, cilantro, hot sauce

For the sushi rice:

  • 1/2 cup sushi rice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 Tbs rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

To make the sushi rice:

  1. Rinse the rice in cold running water a few times, until the water runs clear.  

  2. Place the rice and the water in a pot, with a pinch of salt, cover and bring to a simmer.  Reduce the heat to the lowest setting, and continue to cook for 10 minutes.  

  3. While the rice is cooking, mix the rice vinegar, sugar and salt, and heat gently until the sugar dissolves. 

  4. Once the rice is ready, let cool slightly, and then transfer into a plastic or wooden bowl.  Pour the seasoned vinegar over the rice, and using a wooden spoon, mix it in lightly (don't use metal utensils or bowl, as it will react with the vinegar).

Make the ahi tuna bowls:

  1. In a deep bowl whisk all marinade ingredients, including the green onions and toasted sesame seeds.  

  2. Using a sharp knife, cut the tuna into 1/4" thick cubes, and add to the bowl with the marinade. Stir well.

  3. Chop the avocado, cucumber, radishes and whatever other veggies you like.  Divide the rice into two bowls.  Add the tuna, and chopped veggies, and top with more sesame seeds, sprouts, or other toppings of choice.  Serve with soy sauce, or hot sauce on the side.

Recipe Notes

* Find toasted sesame oil in the Asian isle of the supermarket. Make sure it's toasted as it has a ton more flavor.
** Find toban djan, or chili bean sauce in Asian stores, or online.