Salmon Poke Bowl
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Salmon Poke Bowl
A salmon poke bowl comes together in 20 minutes with no cooking beyond the rice. Cubes of sushi-grade salmon marinate in soy sauce and sesame oil, then pile over warm rice with avocado, cucumber, and edamame. This recipe makes two generous bowls and scales up easily for a crowd. The marinade does the heavy lifting, so the fish needs only a quick toss.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces sushi-grade salmon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice, warm
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Sriracha mayo, for drizzling
Directions
- Whisk the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey in a bowl. Stir in the green onions.
- Add the salmon cubes and toss gently to coat. Let them marinate 10 to 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Divide the warm rice between two bowls.
- Arrange the marinated salmon, avocado, edamame, and cucumber over the rice.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds, drizzle with sriracha mayo, and serve right away.
Tips and variations
- Use only sushi-grade or sashimi-grade salmon, since it is served raw. Buy it the day you plan to eat it.
- Keep the fish cold until the moment you serve. Marinate in the refrigerator, not on the counter.
- Chopsticks make a poke bowl more fun to eat, and a basic sushi kit usually includes a set.
- Swap in mango, shredded carrot, or seaweed salad to change the bowl without changing the method.
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Common questions
- What kind of salmon is safe for poke
- Sushi-grade or sashimi-grade salmon from a trusted fishmonger. It is meant to be eaten raw, so freshness matters most.
- How long should the salmon marinate
- Ten to fifteen minutes is enough. Longer than 30 minutes and the soy sauce starts to cure and firm up the fish.
- Can I make a poke bowl ahead
- Prep the toppings and rice ahead, but marinate and add the salmon just before serving so the fish stays fresh and bright.
- What can I use instead of raw salmon
- Cooked shrimp, seared tuna, or baked tofu all work well and follow the same marinade and assembly.
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