Poke bowl

Poke bowls have been around for centuries and their popularity has only grown in recent years. Poke bowls are a Hawaiian dish that typically consists of rice, fish, and vegetables. The name "poke" comes from the Hawaiian word for "to cut or section." Poke bowls are believed to have originated with fishermen who would cut up their catch and eat it with rice.

Poke bowls gained popularity in the United States in the 1970s, when Hawaiian cuisine became popular. Poke bowls became especially popular in California, where they were served at Hawaiian-themed restaurants. In the 1990s, poke bowls began to appear in mainstream restaurants and they have become a popular menu item in recent years.

There are many different poke bowl recipes, but the most common ingredients include rice, fish, and vegetables. The fish is usually raw, but it can also be cooked. Popular fish for poke bowls include tuna, salmon, and yellowtail. The vegetables typically used in poke bowls are cucumber, seaweed, and avocado.

Advice

When making a poke bowl, the key is to find a balance of flavors, textures, and colors. Start by selecting a base such as white or brown rice, quinoa, or noodles. Then, add your favorite proteins such as tuna, salmon, or shrimp. Don't forget to add in veggies, such as cucumber, edamame, and carrots, for added flavor and nutrition. Lastly, top it all off with a flavorful sauce or dressing for that extra bit of flavor. Don't forget to garnish with sesame seeds, seaweed, and other toppings of your choosing. With all of these components, you'll have a delicious and healthy poke bowl that is as unique as you.

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Recipes

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Poke Bowl

  • rice
  • avocado
  • poke salmon
  • spoonful uni paste
  • crab salad
  • seaweed salad
  • green onion
  • masago
  • sesame seed
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Tuna Poke Bowl

  • edamame
  • cucumber
  • green onion
  • avocado
  • carrot
  • all purpose soy sauce
  • ginger
  • salt
  • sushi rice
  • mirin
  • rice vinegar
  • dark soy
  • sugar
  • water
  • sesame oil
  • chilli paste
  • tuna
  • red radish
  • black sesame seed
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Salmon Poke Bowl

  • sockeye salmon
  • rice wine vinegar
  • salt
  • sesame oil
  • sriracha
  • cucumber
  • rice wine vinegar
  • water
  • red chili flake
  • honey
  • soy sauce
  • greek yogurt
  • sriracha
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Poke Bowls

  • edamame
  • rice vinegar
  • honey
  • lemon
  • sesame oil
  • sesame seed
  • batch coconut rice
  • garlic
  • avocado
  • mango
  • chunk jicama
  • sriracha
  • mayonnaise
  • english cucumber
  • sushi grade ahi tuna
  • ginger
  • macadamia nut
  • tamari
  • green onion
  • salt
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Poke Bowl Recipe

  • cucumber
  • sushi grade ahi tuna
  • black sesame seed
  • rice vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • green onion
  • honey
  • sriracha
  • edamame
  • shredde carrot
  • light mayo
  • soy sauce
  • avocado
  • brown rice
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Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl.

  • mango
  • pineapple
  • purple cabbage
  • cucumber
  • white sesame seed
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  • avocado
  • red fresno chile
  • hot chili sesame oil
  • carrot
  • edamame
  • soy sauce
  • ahi tuna
  • pineapple juice
  • rice vinegar
  • ginger
  • wonton wrapper
  • white jasmine rice
  • green onion
  • canola
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  • lime juice zest
  • salt lime zest
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Ahi Poke Bowl

  • sesame oil
  • shallot
  • ahi tuna
  • green onion
  • soy sauce
  • sesame seed
  • nori
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Poke Bowl

  • Toppings
  • avocado
  • crab salad
  • furikake
  • mango
  • pickled ginger
  • seaweed salad
  • sesame seed
  • Wasabi Citrus Sauce
  • sugar
  • mayonnaise
  • lemon juice
  • wasabi paste
  • sesame oil
  • Seasoned Rice (Sub with 3 cups cooked white rice if desired)
  • grain white rice
  • water
  • rice vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • salt
  • Salmon and Tuna Poke
  • rice vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • soy sauce
  • green onion
  • pickled ginger ginger juice
  • sushi grade ahi tuna
  • sushi grade salmon
  • Cucumber Salad
  • sesame oil
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
  • rice vinegar
  • sugar
  • english cucumber
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Salmon Poke Bowls with Wakame

  • sriracha
  • mirin
  • soy sauce
  • avocado
  • cucumber
  • wakame
  • sushi grade salmon
  • ginger
  • short grain sushi rice
  • mayonnaise
  • furikake
  • jalapeño
  • kewpie mayo
  • sriracha
  • tobiko
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Hawaiin Poke Bowl

  • lime juice
  • oil
  • sesame seed
  • honey
  • avocado
  • cucumber
  • mango
  • seaweed salad
  • seaweed
  • sushi grade tuna
  • mayonnaise
  • green onion
  • rice
  • rice vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • soy sauce
  • sriracha
  • radish
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Hawaiian Poke Bowls

  • carrot
  • cucumber
  • edamame
  • pineapple
  • purple cabbage
  • red pepper
  • sesame seed
  • mayonnaise
  • sushi grade tuna
  • ginger
  • salt
  • rice vinegar
  • soy sauce
  • honey
  • sesame oil
  • sriracha
  • white rice
  • avocado

Ingredient Breakdown

 
sesame oil
avocado
rice vinegar
green onion
sriracha
soy sauce
cucumber
sesame seed
salt
edamame
ginger
honey
mayonnaise
mango
seaweed salad
carrot
sugar
water
sushi grade ahi tuna
rice
crab salad
mirin
black sesame seed
rice wine vinegar
english cucumber
pineapple
purple cabbage
ahi tuna
furikake
sushi grade salmon
sushi grade tuna
poke salmon
spoonful uni paste
masago
all purpose soy sauce
sushi rice
dark soy
chilli paste
tuna
red radish
sockeye salmon
red chili flake
greek yogurt
lemon
batch coconut rice
garlic
chunk jicama
macadamia nut
tamari
shredde carrot
light mayo
brown rice
white sesame seed
[chili garlic sauce | http www amazon com huy fong vietnamese chili garlic dp b0006skcvi]
red fresno chile
hot chili sesame oil
pineapple juice
wonton wrapper
white jasmine rice
canola
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lime juice zest
salt lime zest
shallot
nori
pickled ginger
grain white rice
red pepper flake
pickled ginger ginger juice
lemon juice
wasabi paste
wakame
short grain sushi rice
jalapeño
kewpie mayo
tobiko
lime juice
oil
seaweed
radish
red pepper
white rice

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • green onion 64%

Common Ingredients

  • avocado 55%
  • sesame oil 55%

Rarey Ingredients

  • rice vinegar 45%
  • soy sauce 45%