bonita poke recipe

🌺 Ultimate bonita Poke Bowl Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes

🍽 Servings: 2

🐟 Ingredients

For the Poke:

• 1/2 lb sushi-grade ahi tuna, diced into ½-inch cubes

• 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp sriracha or gochujang (adjust to spice preference)

• 1 tsp honey or agave

• 1 tbsp finely chopped green onions

• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

• 1/4 tsp grated fresh ginger

• Optional: 1 tbsp finely chopped sweet onion or shallot

For the Bowl Base:

• 1 cup cooked sushi rice (or brown rice/quinoa)

• 1 tsp seasoned rice vinegar (to mix into the rice)

Toppings (customize as desired):

• 1/2 avocado, sliced or cubed

• 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced or spiralized

• 1/2 cup shredded carrots

• 1/4 cup pickled red cabbage or radish

• Edamame (steamed and shelled)

• Mango cubes (optional for a tropical pop)

• Seaweed salad

• Crispy shallots or fried garlic

• Nori strips or furikake for topping

• Extra sesame seeds

Optional Drizzle:

• Spicy Mayo: 2 tbsp mayo + 1 tsp sriracha + a squeeze of lime juice

🔪 Instructions

1. Marinate the Tuna
   In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sriracha, honey, ginger, and green onions. Add the cubed tuna and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate while prepping the rest (at least 10 minutes, but no longer than 30 for optimal texture).

2. Prepare the Base
   Fluff your rice with a fork, and mix with a touch of seasoned rice vinegar. Let it cool slightly to room temp.

3. Assemble the Bowl
   In each bowl, start with a generous scoop of rice. Artistically arrange your toppings in sections: avocado, cucumber, carrots, edamame, etc.

4. Add the Tuna
   Spoon the marinated tuna over the center of the bowl.

5. Finish with Garnish
   Drizzle with spicy mayo (if using), sprinkle extra sesame seeds, furikake, and a few crispy shallots or garlic for crunch.

6. Serve Immediately
   Best enjoyed fresh. Optionally, serve with a side of wasabi and pickled ginger.

      Pro Tips

• For a vegetarian version, replace tuna with marinated tofu or watermelon poke.

• For extra crunch, add a few wonton crisps or crispy seaweed snacks.

• For low-carb, serve over a bed of greens or cauliflower rice.