Poke Bowl with Salmon (Printable)

Customizable rice bowl featuring marinated fish, crisp vegetables, and creamy avocado for a satisfying meal.

# What You Need:

→ Fish & Marinade

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

→ Rice

08 - 1 ½ cups sushi rice or short-grain rice
09 - 2 cups water
10 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tbsp sugar
12 - ½ tsp salt

→ Vegetables & Toppings

13 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
14 - 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
15 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
16 - 3.5 oz 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 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
21 - Microgreens or sprouts

→ Sauces & Extras

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

# Step-by-Step:

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 fully cooked if using frozen.
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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its like having a restaurant-quality bowl in under 40 minutes without the markup
  • The combination of warm seasoned rice and cool marinated fish hits every perfect temperature note
  • You can customize toppings based on whatever looks fresh at the market
02 -
  • Never buy fish labeled as sushi grade from a regular supermarket case. Ask for it at the fish counter.
  • Letting the fish marinate longer than 15 minutes will make it mushy not more flavorful.
  • The rice should be warm not hot when you assemble the bowls or it will cook the fish.
03 -
  • Keep your fish very cold until the moment you marinate it for food safety
  • Use a sharp knife to avoid mashing the fish when dicing
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes to bring out their flavor
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