If you’re looking for a meal that feels like something special but takes less than 30 minutes to make, poke bowls are the answer. Fresh, colourful, and packed with flavour, these bowls are a perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, fibre, and crunch.
And let’s be real: we love a dish that looks fancy but is actually really easy and healthy to pull together.
This Tuna Poke Bowl is one of my go-to meals when I want something satisfying, clean, and energizing, with zero stress in the kitchen.
Poke (pronounced poh-kay) is a Hawaiian dish that traditionally features raw, marinated fish (often tuna or salmon) served over rice with a variety of toppings, including avocado, cucumber, and sesame.
It’s like a sushi roll, but deconstructed into a bowl. The best part? You can customize it however you like.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy: Less than 30 minutes start to finish
- High-Protein & Nourishing: Great for lunch or dinner
- Customizable: Use what you have on hand
- Balanced: Packed with omega-3s, and fibre
- Naturally gluten- and dairy-free (if needed)
- Looks fancy: Did I mention it looks impressive too
Tuna Poke Bowl
Ingredients
Tuna
- 1 cup sushi grade tune diced
- 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp red chilli flakes
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Bowl
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 medium avocado diced
- 1 medium cucumber diced
- 1/2 cup red cabbage shredded
- 1/2 cup mango diced
- 1/2 cup edemame
- 1/2 cup lettuce chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 tbsp green onion chopped
- 1 tbsp roe eggs
- 1 tsp black sesame seeds
Sauce
- 2 tbsp japanese mayo
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and red chilli flakes.
- Marinate the tuna: Toss the diced tuna in the marinade and let sit for 10–15 minutes in the fridge.
- Build your bowl: In a bowl, layer cooked rice with edamame, avocado, cucumber, cabbage, lettuce, and any other desired toppings.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth. Taste and adjust for spice or sweetness.
- Finish strong: Sprinkle with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, cilantro, roe eggs and top with sauce.
Notes
- Use sushi-grade tuna. This is so important!
- Swap the base with greens, quinoa, or cauliflower rice if you’re grain-free.
- Make it your own. Add kimchi for a twist!