Playful Poke Bowl

This is one of those super satisfying, extreme flavour meals, especially if you are a sushi lover. "Hey! Let's make a poke bowl!" is always a good idea!! I could eat this every day...no kidding. 

Use a high grade salmon or tuna, but you can make this dish with shrimp or really any protein you may like.

The key to a really yummy bowl is the freshness of the ingredients.  It's all about creating the flavours and textures that will be layered on a bed of seasoned rice, and making enough of everything for "seconds". Rice, protein, vegg and seasoning.

The Rice- sushi rice is probably the best but we usually make this dish with basmati. Once cooked, you can season the rice with a bit of rice wine vinegar and a drop or 2 of sesame oil. 

Vegg components, really anything goes as long as it is finely chopped, diced or sliced. Some favourites are:
shredded carrots

sliced cabbage

Avocado!

sliced snow peas

cucumber

scallions

radishes

Buy the bright green seaweed salad from the grocery store. Seriously, adds a great punch to this poke bowl.

The diced salmon or tuna needs a nice quick bath in a simple marinade, and this, just a few minutes before serving so it doesn't cure.  Combine a few drops of sesame oil, a bit of grated ginger, rice vinegar, mirin, soy sauce, lime juice and sesame seeds. Pour this over the fish as a seasoning.

That's about it! Now layer your Poke Bowl bow, rice first, and the alternate fish and vegg as you wish.

For the finishing touch, a yummy sauce- combine mayo, (add a bit of Greek yogourt if you like) and your favorite Asian hot sauce. We love Sriracha and Sambal Oelek.

A spritz of lime, some fresh coriander or basil is a nice garnish too.

This treat is healthy, fresh, so easy to make for an ultimately satisfying bite.

ENJOY!!