Name: Tuna Poke Bowls
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 to 6
Cuisine: American, Asian
Ingredients: ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon Sambal Oelek (see note); 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger (see note); 3 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced; 1 pound sushi-grade ahi tuna (such as yellowfin or big-eye tuna), diced into ¼ or ½-inch pieces; 2 cups sushi rice, cooked according to package instructions (any other type of rice or grain can be substituted); Sliced avocado; Sliced cucumber; Edamame; Pickled ginger; Diced mango; Potato chips or wonton crisps; Sesame seeds

Tuna Poke Bowls

By Jenn Segal

Tuna poke is a traditional Hawaiian salad of raw tuna marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, and onions. Here it’s served over sushi rice with your favorite toppings.

Servings: 4 to 6

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Total Time: 20 Minutes, plus at least 15 minutes to marinate

Ingredients

¼ cup + 2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Sambal Oelek (see note)
2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger (see note)
3 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
1 pound sushi-grade ahi tuna (such as yellowfin or big-eye tuna), diced into ¼ or ½-inch pieces
2 cups sushi rice, cooked according to package instructions (any other type of rice or grain can be substituted)

Optional Toppings

Sliced avocado
Sliced cucumber
Edamame
Pickled ginger
Diced mango
Potato chips or wonton crisps
Sesame seeds

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, honey, sambal oelek, ginger, and scallions. Add the tuna and toss. Let the mixture sit in the fridge for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
To serve, scoop rice into bowls, top with tuna poke and desired toppings. You will have extra sauce for drizzling over the toppings; serve on the side.
Note: Sambal Oelek can be found in the Asian section of most supermarkets. It is sometimes labeled Chile Garlic Sauce.
Note: Check out easy guidance on how to peel, grate, and chop fresh ginger here.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (Nutritional data does not include optional toppings -- 6 servings)
Calories: 411
Fat: 8 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 59 g
Sugar: 6 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 24 g
Sodium: 943 mg
Cholesterol: 29 mg

Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.