Ahi Poke Bowl with Sushi Rice & Crispy Toppings
EASY
A fresh, vibrant Japanese-style poke bowl featuring sushi-grade ahi tuna marinated in a savory-sweet soy-ginger sauce, served over seasoned sushi rice with crispy wonton strips, edamame, cucumber, and avocado. No cooking required for the star ingredient—just assembly and enjoyment.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pound sushi-grade ahi tuna, cubed into ¾-inch pieces
- 3 cup sushi rice, cooked and cooled
- 0.33 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced or ribboned
- 1 cup edamame
- 0.5 cup crispy wonton strips
- 2 nori, cut into thin strips
- 2 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- salt and white pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Steps
- Prepare the sushi rice according to package directions (or use a rice cooker with 1.5 cups sushi rice and 1.75 cups water). Once cooked, spread on a baking sheet and let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- While rice cools, mince the fresh ginger and garlic, then place in a small bowl.
- Add soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil to the ginger and garlic. Whisk until honey is fully dissolved.
- Add the cubed ahi tuna to the marinade and gently fold to coat all pieces evenly. Season lightly with salt and white pepper.
- Let the marinated tuna sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Prepare the toppings: slice the avocado, thinly slice or ribbon the cucumber, ensure edamame are at room temperature, and cut nori sheets into thin strips.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and sriracha sauce to make spicy mayo.
- Divide the cooled sushi rice evenly among four serving bowls (about ¾ cup per bowl).
- Top each rice bowl with an equal portion of the marinated ahi tuna and its marinade liquid.
- Arrange avocado slices, cucumber ribbons, edamame, and crispy wonton strips artfully around the tuna on each bowl.
- Sprinkle nori strips and white sesame seeds over the top of each bowl.
- Drizzle a small amount of sriracha mayo over each bowl, or serve on the side for guests to customize.
- Serve immediately while components are fresh and crisp.