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Fresh Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl Recipe Easy Authentic Hawaiian Flavors

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A quick and easy poke bowl featuring fresh sushi-grade ahi tuna marinated in a zesty blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and chili flakes, served over fluffy sushi rice with crunchy veggies and creamy avocado for a vibrant Hawaiian-inspired meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces sushi-grade ahi tuna, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 cup cooked short grain sushi rice, slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced or diced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Seaweed salad or wakame (optional)
  • Pickled ginger (optional)
  • Extra sesame oil or sriracha mayo for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear to remove excess starch.
  2. Combine rinsed rice with 1 1/4 cups water in a rice cooker or pot. Cook according to rice cooker instructions or bring to a boil, then simmer covered on low heat for 18 minutes.
  3. Let rice rest off heat for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red chili flakes if using.
  5. Dice the sushi-grade ahi tuna into 1/2 inch cubes using a sharp knife.
  6. Gently toss the tuna cubes with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to let flavors meld.
  7. Prepare the veggies and toppings: thinly slice cucumber, dice avocado, chop green onions, and toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
  8. Assemble the bowl by placing about 1 cup cooked sushi rice as the base.
  9. Top the rice with marinated ahi tuna, cucumber slices, avocado chunks, green onions, and seaweed salad if using.
  10. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
  11. Add optional finishing touches like pickled ginger and a drizzle of extra sesame oil or sriracha mayo if desired.

Notes

Do not marinate tuna for longer than 15 minutes to avoid curing it like ceviche. Use sushi-grade or sashimi-grade tuna for safety and best texture. Let rice cool to warm before assembling to prevent cooking the fish. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. For vegan option, substitute tuna with diced firm tofu or marinated tempeh.

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