Description
Enjoy the fresh flavors of a poke-inspired salad bowl with sushi-grade tuna, jasmine rice, and a delicious sesame dressing. This colorful and nutritious bowl is easy to assemble and perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
Jasmine Rice Base:
- 1 cup cooked jasmine rice or sushi rice (cooled)
Salad Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup diced sushi-grade ahi tuna or cooked shrimp (or tofu for vegetarian)
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup edamame (steamed)
- 2 tablespoons pickled red onion or radish (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and sriracha to make the dressing.
- Assemble: Start with a base of rice. Arrange tuna or protein, avocado, cucumber, carrots, edamame, and pickled vegetables on top in separate sections.
- Drizzle: Pour the dressing over the bowl just before serving. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added crunch, top with crispy wonton strips or roasted seaweed snacks.
- To make it low-carb, swap the rice for cauliflower rice or shredded cabbage.