Salmon and avocado poke bowl (Printable)
Tender marinated salmon with fresh vegetables over seasoned rice
# Ingredient List:
→ Seafood
01 - 14 oz sushi-grade fresh salmon, diced
→ Rice Base
02 - 2 cups sushi rice
03 - 2 1/2 cups water
04 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
05 - 1 tbsp sugar
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Vegetables and Toppings
07 - 2 ripe avocados, sliced
08 - 1 cup cucumbers, thinly sliced
09 - 1 cup edamame, cooked and shelled
10 - 1 small carrot, julienned
11 - 2 radishes, thinly sliced
12 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
13 - 2 tbsp sesame seeds
14 - Optional nori strips and pickled ginger
→ Poke Sauce
15 - 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
16 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
17 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
18 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
19 - 1 tsp sriracha, optional
# Steps:
01 - Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
02 - Whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved. Gently fold seasoning into cooked rice and set aside to cool slightly.
03 - Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and sriracha in a medium bowl. Add diced salmon and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to marinate.
04 - Slice avocados, cucumbers, radishes, and green onions as directed. Julienne the carrot and have edamame ready.
05 - Divide seasoned rice among four bowls. Arrange marinated salmon, avocado slices, cucumbers, edamame, carrot, radishes, and green onions on top of rice in sections.
06 - Drizzle remaining poke sauce over each bowl. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and add nori strips or pickled ginger if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a specialty restaurant
- The combination of textures, from creamy avocado to crisp vegetables, makes every bite exciting
02 -
- Sushi grade means the fish has been frozen to destroy parasites but not all fish labeled sushi grade is equal so know your source
- The salmon should not marinate longer than 30 minutes or the acid will start to cook the fish and change the texture
03 -
- Chill your bowls in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving to keep everything extra fresh
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes to bring out their nutty flavor