Probiotic Poke Bowl

Fresh, tasty, vibrant and a little bit spicy is the perfect way to describe this Probiotic Poke Bowl!

 POKE BOWLS  have taken over the health food world in recent years due to how fresh and nutritious they are. Poke is a native Hawaiian dish, traditionally prepared with freshly caught fish, seaweed flakes and salt. Over time with influence from the flavours of Eastern and Western cultures, Poke slowly evolved into what it is today – which is delicious and so addictive!

This spicy poke recipe combines raw tuna (ahi) with a creamy spicy sauce and is fantastic eaten on its own or as a component in a bowl with other yummy ingredients – hence the poke bowl! You could also use sashimi salmon with the spicy sauce for an equally delicious result.

We’ve packed our bowl with a base later of sushi rice, and topped it with Peace, Love & Vegetables Kimchi (a spicy, gut loving cabbage ferment providing us with that probiotic goodness), avocado, edamame, wakame flakes, furikake and sesame seeds.

What is ahi?

Ahi is a type of tuna, also known as yellowfin tuna. In this recipe, it is prepared raw which is also commonly referred to as sushi-grade or sashimi-grade.

Where can I find sashimi-grade tuna or salmon in Australia?

Sashimi-grade means that the fish was immediately frozen after being caught to kill and harmful parasites or bacteria, making it safe for raw consumption. Most farmed fish in Australia are flash frozen after being caught. Despite the term ‘sashimi-grade’ being thrown around often, there is actually no official grading regulation for the consumption of raw fish in Australia.

It’s best to source any fish intended for raw consumption from a trusted fish market.

What can I use instead of raw fish?

If you’re not a fan of raw fish, try subbing it out for diced firm tofu. You might want to let the tofu marinate in the sauce for a little longer to soak up all the umami flavours.

You could also try this recipe with cooked salmon, tuna or chicken and use the sauce to drizzle on top of the bowl when assembled. The result will still be an absolute *chef kiss* moment!

What are edamame?

Edamame are delicious little whole immature soybeans that are high in protein. You can buy them frozen in most supermarkets.

What are wakame flakes?

Wakame flakes are little flakes of seaweed that pack a nutritional punch and are a perfect salty addition to sprinkle on top of anything you can think to sprinkle them on!

Wakame seaweed is extremely nutrient dense (think one of the highest nutrient-to-calorie ratios from a plant) and boasts a high mineral and vitamin content.

What is furikake?

Furikake is a seasoning that is commonly sprinkled on top of rice, veggies or fish and consist of a mix of seaweed flakes, sesame seeds, sugar and salt.

Sounds so delicious, fresh and healthy, right? Keep reading for the recipe!

PROBIOTIC POKE BOWL INGREDIENTS

LET’S PUT IT ALL TOGETHER

1. Cook your rice according to package instructions.

2. Slice your sashimi tuna or salmon into 1cm cubes and place into a bowl.

3. To the bowl, add in your Tamari sauce, sesame oil, Kewpie mayo and Sriracha and gently mix until the sauce is combined and has coated the sashimi cubes evenly. Sprinkle in your sliced spring onions and allow to marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes.

4. Once your rice is cooked, allow it to cool for 10 minutes before you assemble your bowl with your chosen ingredients. You can really add whatever you’d like into your poke bowl – the possibilities are endless!

5. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, furikake and wakame flakes and dig in immediately.