Tuna Poke Recipe

If you love raw fish as much as I do, you are going to love this ahi tuna poke recipe. It’s beyond simple to make, and the flavor is amazing.

Normally, I can’t get enough sushi, but since we aren’t going out as much lately, I’ve been adding frozen sushi grade tuna – don’t judge, we live in the Midwest! – to my grocery cart and whipping up a batch of this whenever I have a craving.

It makes a great lunch, especially paired with leftover coconut rice – maybe that’s weird, but I love it – and when I’m feeling crazy, I’ll even make a batch of my spicy sushi sauce to drizzle on top.

It also makes a great appetizer if you chop the tuna a bit smaller and serve it on rice crackers. We served it like that last Christmas Eve and it was so good.

Make the poke sauce. In a medium mixing bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil and vinegar. Next, stir in the red pepper flakes, green onions and sesame seeds.

Marinate the tuna. Use a sharp knife to cube the tuna – I usually aim for 1/2-inch pieces, but you do what you like. Transfer the mixing bowl and stir to coat the tuna in the sauce.

Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl

Inspired by the classic Hawaiian dish, this ahi tuna poke recipe is light and healthy, featuring fresh raw tuna marinated with soy, sesame and onion. You’ll love how quick and easy it is to make. Serve over rice with sliced cucumber for a meal, or serve it on rice crackers for a simple appetizer.

Prep: 15min

Total: 15min

Yield: 4

Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 168 calories, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 471.3 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Saturated Fat 0.6 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 29.6 g, Cholesterol 44.3 mg

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
• 1 1/2 – 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 pound ahi tuna, cubed

Instruction:

1. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Stir to coat the tuna with the sauce ingredients.
2. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Serve over rice and top with extra green onions and sesame seeds.

Best Ahi Tuna Poke

Make your own delicious ahi tuna poke bowl at home. This recipe is loaded with healthy brown rice, salad, vegetables and topped with marinated tuna poke.

Prep: 15min

Total: 30min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 293 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 930 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, unSaturated Fat 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 pound sushi grade ahi tuna (cut into ¾” cubes)
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
• ¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes (crushed)
• ⅓ cup green onions (thinly sliced)
• ½ teaspoon sesame seeds (plus more for garnish)
• 2 cups brown rice (or white rice, cooked)
• 2 cups salad greens

Instruction:

1. Cook the Rice – Wash the rice under running water and cook it according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Marinate the Tuna – In a medium-sized bowl combine ahi tuna, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes, green onions, and sesame seeds.
3. Combine Ingredients – Add the cooked rice, salad, tuna, and desired toppings to each bowl. Serve immediately or refrigerate covered for up to 2 hours before serving.

Tuna Poke Bowls

Tuna poke is a traditional Hawaiian salad of raw tuna marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, and onions. Here it’s served over sushi rice with your favorite toppings.

Prep: 20min

Total: 20min

Yield: 4 to 6

Nutrition Facts: servingSize , calories 411, Fat 8 g, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 24 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, unSaturated Fat , Sugar 6 g, Fiber 0 g, Sodium 943 mg, Cholesterol 29 mg

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Sambal Oelek (see note)
• 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger (see note)
• 3 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
• 1 pound sushi-grade ahi tuna (such as yellowfin or big-eye tuna), diced into ¼ or ½-inch pieces
• 2 cups sushi rice, cooked according to package instructions (any other type of rice or grain can be substituted)
• Sliced avocado
• Sliced cucumber
• Edamame
• Pickled ginger
• Diced mango
• Potato chips or wonton crisps
• Sesame seeds

Instruction:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, honey, sambal oelek, ginger, and scallions. Add the tuna and toss. Let the mixture sit in the fridge for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
2. To serve, scoop rice into bowls, top with tuna poke and desired toppings. You will have extra sauce for drizzling over the toppings; serve on the side.
3. Note: Sambal Oelek can be found in the Asian section of most supermarkets. It is sometimes labeled Chile Garlic Sauce.
4. Note: Check out easy guidance on how to peel, grate, and chop fresh ginger here.

Tuna Poke Recipe – How to Make Hawaiian-Style Ahi Poke

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