Tuna Poke Bowl (Hawaiian-Style, Fresh)
Fresh ahi tuna poke bowl with sushi rice, avocado, cucumber, and sesame-soy dressing. 40g protein, restaurant-quality at home.
Tuna Poke Bowl (Hawaiian-Style, Fresh)
Fresh ahi tuna poke bowl with sushi rice, avocado, cucumber, and sesame-soy dressing. 40g protein, restaurant-quality at home.
Nutrition Per Serving
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Ingredients
- 300g Sushi-grade ahi tuna
- 140g (dry) Sushi rice
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 small Avocado
- ½ medium Cucumber
- 60g Edamame (shelled)
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds
- 1 stalk Green onion
Instructions
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1
Cook sushi rice
Cook rice, then season with rice vinegar and a pinch of sugar while hot. Spread on a plate to cool slightly — it should be warm, not hot.
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2
Cube the tuna
Cut sushi-grade tuna into 1.5cm cubes. Toss with soy sauce and sesame oil. Let marinate while you prep the toppings.
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3
Prep toppings
Slice avocado, dice cucumber, thaw edamame if frozen. Slice green onion.
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4
Assemble bowls
Divide seasoned rice between bowls. Arrange marinated tuna, avocado, cucumber, and edamame in sections. Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onion.
Build the Perfect Poke Bowl at Home
Poke bowls have exploded in popularity — and for good reason. Fresh, colorful, and packed with nutrients, they're one of the most Instagram-worthy healthy meals that actually live up to the hype. But poke shops charge $15-18 per bowl. This homemade tuna poke bowl delivers the same quality at a fraction of the cost, with 40g protein at 520 calories.
The key to great poke is quality tuna and simplicity. You don't need a dozen toppings — just fresh sushi-grade ahi, a clean soy-sesame marinade, perfectly seasoned rice, and a few complementary toppings. Less is more when the ingredients are this good.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I buy sushi-grade tuna?
Look for "sushi-grade" or "sashimi-grade" at fish counters, Japanese grocery stores, or online fish markets. The label means the fish was flash-frozen to kill parasites, making it safe to eat raw.
Can I use canned tuna instead?
For a budget version, yes — use high-quality canned tuna packed in water or olive oil. The flavor and texture are different from raw, but it's still a healthy, protein-packed bowl. Just skip the soy sauce marinade and season the canned tuna directly.
Is poke healthy?
Very! Raw tuna retains all its omega-3 fatty acids and nutrients (cooking destroys some). Combined with fiber from edamame, healthy fats from avocado, and complex carbs from rice, it's one of the most nutritionally complete meals you can eat.
How long does poke last in the fridge?
Marinated raw tuna should be eaten within 24 hours for best quality and food safety. Keep the fish and rice stored separately — assemble bowls fresh to prevent the rice from absorbing too much soy sauce.
Can I make poke without rice for a low-carb version?
Absolutely. Serve the marinated tuna over a bed of mixed greens, spiralized cucumber, or cauliflower rice. This cuts about 200 calories and 45g carbs per serving while keeping all the protein and healthy fats.
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