An Ahi Tuna Poké Bowl with tropical vibes thanks to the mango & avocado.
I’m going to be 100% honest with you (actually, I always am). But I still want you to know how serious I am about this.
Making poké bowls at home is SO. EASY. And, here’s why:
- It’s a bowl meal which means you just throw as much or as little of the ingredients as you’d like into a bowl with minimal prep. So, quite similar to grain bowls, salad bowls, etc.
- There’s no stove, oven, or toaster required!
I was going to say no cooking involved, but that’s a lie. There’s just no need to use your stove, oven, toaster, or even your microwave for that matter.
That’s because you’re serving up raw fish. Gasp.
If you’re unfamiliar with poké bowls, then this is a good way to ease in.
Despite what you may think (and what I thought, too! So, you’re not alone), ahi tuna doesn’t have a fishy taste. In fact, I think cooked salmon has more of a fishy taste than raw tuna. Not even kidding!
I didn’t grow up eating seafood so I’m still working my way through what I like and what I don’t like from the sea. So far, I’m a HUGE fan of oysters, calamari (fried food? Into it), scallops, and mussels. And now, ahi tuna!
Buying Ahi Tuna
When you’re heading to the store to pick up your tuna, it’ll most likely be labeled as Yellowfin Tuna. So, don’t leave right away if you don’t see “Ahi” on one of those little label cards! It’s a dark red color and sold by the pound, similar to how the butcher counter sells meat.
I went with 1/4 of a pound for two poké bowls and each one included plenty of tuna. That’s another thing, don’t let the price per pound scare you away either! You don’t need a full pound unless you’re planning on making about 8 poké bowls in one week. All power to you though, if that’s what you’re planning to do. No judgement here.
Ahi Tuna Poké Bowl Recipe
Now that you have your tuna on hand, let’s get down to business. I’ve found the ingredient blend that I really enjoy, but feel free to make some swaps! I like using mango, but you could try out a different fruit like pineapple or perhaps some really juicy peaches. If you do try out peaches, please tell me how it is! I’m intrigued by that one.
Ahi Tuna Poké Bowl with Mango & Avocado
Chop your tuna into small cubes. Once chopped, prep your "marinade". Add your coconut aminos (reserving one tablespoon for later), rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, and scallions in a medium bowl. Add your tuna and let sit for 10-20 minutes in the fridge.
Add your rice (or other base, if you prefer something different like spring mix) to your bowl. Top with avocado, mango, tuna, and cucumbers.
Garnish with a few more chopped scallions, sesame seeds, tobiko flakes, freshly squeezed lime juice, and the reserved coconut aminos.
Ingredients
Directions
Chop your tuna into small cubes. Once chopped, prep your "marinade". Add your coconut aminos (reserving one tablespoon for later), rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, and scallions in a medium bowl. Add your tuna and let sit for 10-20 minutes in the fridge.
Add your rice (or other base, if you prefer something different like spring mix) to your bowl. Top with avocado, mango, tuna, and cucumbers.
Garnish with a few more chopped scallions, sesame seeds, tobiko flakes, freshly squeezed lime juice, and the reserved coconut aminos.
See? Not hard at all! From start to finish, it takes about 20-25 minutes to prep and assemble the poké bowl. It’s even faster if you work it into your meal prep day. For that, I’d suggest mixing up the marinade and chopping your veggies in advance.
Have I convinced you to try out making a poké bowl at home yet? I hope so!
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