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Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl with Brown Rice
Poke started as a simple fisherman's snack in Hawaii using cut-offs. Today, it's a fresh bowl celebrating temperature and flavor contrasts: warm rice below, cold marinated fish and crisp veggies on top. The nuttiness of brown rice pairs perfectly with the sesame oil marinade.
Ingredients
1
cup
Brown Rice (uncooked)
6
oz
Sushi-grade Ahi Tuna or Salmon
1
whole
Avocado
1
whole
English Cucumber
2
tbsp
Soy Sauce
1
tbsp
Rice Vinegar
1
tsp
Sesame Oil
1
tbsp
Chili Oil or Red Pepper Flakes
1
tbsp
Sesame Seeds
1
whole
Lime
1
bunch
Cilantro
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Equipment Needed
- Rice Cooker or Pot: For the rice.
Allergen Information
Fish
Soy
Sesame
Instructions
1
✓
Cook the brown rice according to package instructions. Let it cool until warm.
Tip: Brown rice needs more water and time than white. Ensure it's not steaming hot when serving, or it will cook the fish.
2
✓
Cut the fish into 1/2-inch cubes. Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and chili. Toss the fish in the marinade.
Tip: Marinate for 5-10 minutes. Too long in the acid will change the fish texture (ceviche effect).
3
✓
Slice the avocado and cucumber. Drizzle avocado with lime juice to prevent browning.
Tip: The Vitamin C in lime prevents oxidation.
4
✓
Assemble the bowl: rice at the bottom, fish, avocado, and cucumber arranged on top.
Tip: Presentation matters: keep ingredients in separate sections.
5
✓
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Tip: Crunchy seeds are essential for texture contrast.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown Rice (uncooked)
- 6 oz Sushi-grade Ahi Tuna or Salmon
- 1 whole Avocado
- 1 whole English Cucumber
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp Chili Oil or Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 whole Lime
- 1 bunch Cilantro