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ahi tuna poke on top of white rice in a white bowl
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Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls

These ahi tuna poke bowls are made with a simple sauce using soy sauce and sesame oil, they are loaded with avocado, edamame, wasabi peas and scallions and served over rice. It’s full of flavor, nutritious and simple to make!
Course Main Course
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 655kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups U.S.-grown long grain white rice
  • 1 lb. sushi-grade ahi tuna, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup shelled edamame
  • 1/4 cup green onions, thinly slices, plus more for garnish
  • 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp. rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp. black sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper chili flakes (optional)
  • salt, to taste

Topping ideas

  • wasabi peas, shredded carrots, cucumber, sriracha mayo, sliced radish, microgreens, fried shallots, cilantro, tomato, jalapeno, mango, seaweed, pickled ginger, shredded purple cabbage, etc.

Instructions

  • Rinse the rice: add the rice to a fine mesh strainer or sieve and rinse until the water becomes clear.
  • Cook the U.S.-grown long grain rice: Follow the package directions or use this easy stovetop method: Combine 1 cup long grain rice with 2 cups water and a dash of salt in a small saucepan. Heat to boiling; stir once or twice.Reduce the heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed. Allow the pot to sit, undisturbed, for another 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.
    2 cups U.S.-grown long grain white rice
  • Slice the ahi tuna into 3/4 inch cubes or small bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl.
    1 lb. sushi-grade ahi tuna, cut into bite-size pieces
  • Add the green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, red pepper chili flakes, salt, avocado, edamame, and sesame seeds to the ahi tuna. Stir to combine.
    1 avocado, diced, 1/2 cup shelled edamame, 1/4 cup green onions, thinly slices, plus more for garnish, 3 Tbsp. soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. sesame oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tsp. ginger, minced, 1 tsp. rice vinegar, 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds, 1 tsp. black sesame seeds, 1/2 tsp. red pepper chili flakes (optional), salt, to taste
  • Add a few spoonfuls of rice to a bowl, top with the ahi tuna and then garnish with wasabi peas, green onions, more white and black sesame seeds and any of desired toppings. Enjoy!
    wasabi peas, shredded carrots, cucumber, sriracha mayo, sliced radish, microgreens, fried shallots, cilantro, tomato, jalapeno, mango, seaweed, pickled ginger, shredded purple cabbage, etc.

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Notes

  • Be sure to add crunch! Fried shallots, carrot, cucumber or wasabi peas are some of our favorite options.
  • Drizzle with a spicy sauce: try combining 2 Tbsp. mayo or Greek yogurt with 1 Tbsp. Sriracha and a squeeze of lemon to drizzle over the bowl prior to serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 655kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 673mg | Potassium: 761mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2549IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg