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Revamped Recipe: Ahi Poke Bowl and Its Tropical Trend

venture into the flavorful world of the island-inspired ahi poke bowl, combining Asian umami flavors with top-notch seafood and a dash of exotic flair. This mouthwatering dish takes a mere 30 minutes to whip up at home, leaving you with a taste sensation that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. Pair it with a refreshing peach melba cooler or a grapefruit-infused vodka for the ultimate island vibe. Malasadas on ya!

Serves: Serves 3 to 4
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients (27)

For the Poke Sauce:

1/2 cup finely diced red onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced white part of green onion
1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1 thinly sliced jalapeno (optional, adds heat)
2 teaspoons toasted white sesame seeds
2 teaspoons sesame seed oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar

For Wakame Salad:

1 package dried wakame
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
1 finely chopped green onion
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame seed oil
2 teaspoons sugar

For the Poke Bowl:

1 pound ahi tuna, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 julienned carrot
1 cubed avocado
1 thinly sliced cucumber
Nori, julienned for garnish
Cooked jasmine rice
Furikake for sprinkling

Instructions

Combine all ingredients for the poke sauce in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
Rehydrate the wakame. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the wakame to the saucepan, take it off the heat, and let it sit for 20 minutes or until it softens. Drain the wakame, rinse with cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Thinly slice the wakame.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, ginger, green onion, oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar to create the wakame salad dressing. Add the rehydrated wakame to the dressing and toss to combine.
Add the ahi tuna cubes to the poke sauce and gently toss to coat.
Spoon jasmine rice into a shallow serving bowl. Arrange sections of the poke, wakame salad, and julienned carrots, cubed avocado, and sliced cucumber on top of the rice. Garnish with nori strips and a sprinkle of furikake.

🍜🎣🌺 Looking for the story behind the bowl?

Originating from traditional Polynesian cuisine, poke evolved into the trendy dish it is today through a blend of cultural fusion, the desire for healthier eating, and the influence of social media. As a result of these factors, poke has become popular around the world, spreading the taste and spirit of Hawai'i's culinary scene as far as your taste buds can travel. But be aware: as global demand for poke grows, concerns have emerged over the authenticity and quality of poke sold outside traditional Hawaiian markets.

References: 1. Food Republic. (n.d.). The History of Poke. Retrieved from https://www.foodrepublic.com/2015/08/04/the-history-of-poke/ 2. NCServes-China. (n.d.). A History of Poke. Retrieved from https://www.ncserves-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/A-History-of-Poke.pdf 3. Umai POKE. (n.d.). From Hawaii to NYC: The Rise of the Poke Bowl. Retrieved from https://umai-poke.com/article/the-rise-of-the-poke-bowl/

Enjoy your journey to tropical paradise with every bite!

The poke sauce, made with red onion, white part of green onion, ginger, garlic, jalapeno, sesame seeds, sesame seed oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sugar, binds together the flavors of the Ahi Poke Bowl.
The wakame salad, a tropical touch to the dish, is rehydrated and combined with a dressing made from rice wine vinegar, ginger, green onion, oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar.
The Ahi Poke Bowl, uncategorized in traditional cuisine, is a fusion of Asian and Polynesian flavors, featuring top-notch seafood, jasmine rice, and a variety of nutritious ingredients like carrot, avocado, and cucumber.
To rehydrate and prepare the seafood component of the bowl, the ahi tuna is combined with the poke sauce and left to soak, allowing it to absorb the vibrant flavors and restore its original moisture, or rehydrate.