Easy Poke Bowl Recipe – Fresh, Healthy, and Ready in 30 Minutes
Fresh, healthy, and full of flavor – this easy homemade Poke Bowl recipe brings the taste of Hawaii to your kitchen! Packed with sushi-grade tuna or salmon, vibrant veggies, fluffy rice, and a delicious soy-sesame dressing, it’s the perfect quick and customizable meal. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, this poke bowl is gluten-free and can be made vegan. Follow our step-by-step instructions to build your own poke bowl at home in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
For the base:
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2 cups sushi rice (or jasmine rice), cooked and cooled
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tsp sugar
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½ tsp salt
For the protein:
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250g sushi-grade tuna or salmon, cubed
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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1 tsp rice vinegar
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½ tsp honey or agave (optional)
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1 tsp sesame seeds
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1 green onion, finely chopped
Toppings (choose your favorites):
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½ avocado, sliced
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½ cucumber, thinly sliced or spiralized
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½ cup edamame, cooked and shelled
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¼ cup shredded carrots
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Pickled ginger
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Seaweed salad
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Radish slices
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Mango cubes
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Nori strips
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Chili flakes or sriracha (for heat)
🥢 Instructions
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Cook the Rice:
Cook sushi rice according to package instructions. While warm, mix with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let it cool to room temperature. -
Prepare the Protein:
In a bowl, combine cubed tuna or salmon with soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey (if using), sesame seeds, and green onion. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes in the fridge. -
Assemble the Bowl:
In a bowl, add a scoop of rice as the base. Top with the marinated fish and your chosen toppings. -
Drizzle and Serve:
Optional: drizzle with extra soy sauce, spicy mayo, or a poke sauce of your choice. Serve immediately and enjoy!