One of the first meals that we had here in LA was a poke bowl. I am so thankful that there are poke shops popping up everywhere!! I got to taste this delicious dish for the first time 20 years go in Hawaii on a family vacation. My sister bought a big bowl and asked if I wanted to try! I was reluctant because of the raw fish but decided to be adventurous and tried... then I was in love!! Every time we went back to Hawaii that was our number 1 dish to eat. Now that there are places everywhere on the mainland, I get to enjoy it pretty often. Unfortunately that could get pricey so here is my take on a poke bowl at home! Enjoy. :)
Seaweed Salad:
1/2 cup wakame seaweed
3 cups water
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 tsp grated ginger
Directions:
To prepare seaweed:
soak in 3 cups hot water for 5 min. Rinse and drain.
Chop into thin strips. Set aside.
In another bowl, Add rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to a bowl. #Mixmixmix, then toss in the seaweed.
To prepare poke:
1/2 pound fresh ahi tuna
Chop into cubes, toss in 1 tbsp ponzu sauce
To prepare poke bowl:
Serve poke over rice,
Topping ideas:
seaweed salad
sliced cucumbers
sliced radish
shredded carrots
pickled ginger / kimchi
avocado
sesame seeds
sriracha aioli
