Spring Tuna Poke Bowl (Printable Version)

Tender tuna marinated in ponzu atop seasoned sushi rice with cucumber, radish, avocado and sesame for a refreshing meal.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Fish & Marinade

01 - 250 g sushi-grade tuna, diced
02 - 2 tbsp ponzu sauce
03 - 1 tsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tsp soy sauce
05 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
06 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

→ Vegetables & Toppings

07 - 1/2 small cucumber, thinly sliced
08 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
09 - 1 small avocado, sliced
10 - 1 small carrot, julienned
11 - 2 tbsp edamame, shelled
12 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced
13 - 1 tbsp pickled ginger (optional)

→ Base

14 - 200 g sushi rice, cooked and cooled
15 - 1 tsp rice vinegar (for rice)
16 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnishes

17 - 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips
18 - Extra sesame seeds
19 - Microgreens (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine diced tuna with ponzu sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds. Toss gently and marinate in the refrigerator while you prepare the other components (about 10 minutes).
02 - In a small bowl, season the cooked sushi rice with rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Mix gently.
03 - Prepare and arrange all vegetables and toppings.
04 - Divide the seasoned rice evenly between two bowls.
05 - Arrange marinated tuna, cucumber, radish, avocado, carrot, edamame, and spring onions artfully over the rice.
06 - Add pickled ginger and garnish with nori strips, extra sesame seeds, and microgreens if desired.
07 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Each bite is a contrast of textures and flavors, and it's so simple you can make it on a whim.
  • It's my cheerful, no-fuss solution when I crave something energizing and satisfying without feeling heavy.
02 -
  • If the rice is too hot when seasoning, it turns sticky and mushy—I made that mistake once and regretted it.
  • Leaving the tuna to marinate too long changes its texture; ten minutes is the sweet spot for flavor without losing the fish’s delicate feel.
03 -
  • Chill the bowls before serving to keep everything crisp.
  • A pinch of flaky sea salt on the avocado at the last minute brings out a buttery depth.
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