Poke Bowl Marinated Fish Rice (Printable version)

Vibrant customizable bowl featuring marinated fish, crisp vegetables, and creamy avocado over seasoned rice.

# What You Need:

→ Fish & Marinade

01 - 14 ounces sushi-grade salmon or tuna, diced
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
04 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
05 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
07 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

→ Rice

08 - 1 ½ cups sushi rice or short-grain rice
09 - 2 cups water
10 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon sugar
12 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Vegetables & Toppings

13 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
14 - 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
15 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
16 - 3.5 ounces edamame beans, shelled and cooked
17 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
18 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
19 - 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips
20 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
21 - Microgreens or sprouts

→ Sauces & Extras

22 - 4 tablespoons spicy mayo
23 - Soy sauce for drizzling
24 - Pickled ginger
25 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine with water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let steam for 10 minutes. Stir in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Cool slightly.
02 - Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and sesame seeds in a bowl. Add diced fish, toss gently, and marinate for 10-15 minutes in the refrigerator.
03 - Slice avocado, cucumber, carrots, radishes, and spring onions. Ensure edamame is cooked if not already prepared.
04 - Divide rice among four bowls. Arrange marinated fish, avocado, cucumber, carrots, edamame, radishes, and spring onions on top. Garnish with nori strips, sesame seeds, and microgreens.
05 - Drizzle with spicy mayo and extra soy sauce to taste. Add pickled ginger and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The assembly-style prep means everyone can customize their own bowl, making it perfect for picky eaters and adventurous eaters alike
  • You get that restaurant-quality marinated fish without spending a fortune or needing any special techniques
02 -
  • The rice must cool slightly before assembling or it will wilt your fresh vegetables and make the avocado mushy
  • Don't marinate the fish longer than 20 minutes or the texture changes completely from silky to slightly cooked
03 -
  • Ask your fishmonger to show you the sushi-grade labeling rather than just taking their word for it
  • Room temperature fish marinades and absorbs more quickly than cold fish does
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