Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl with Citrus Ponzu and Creamy Sriracha Sauce

Last updated on March 25th, 2018 at 01:06 pm

These Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls with Citrus Ponzu are loaded with the freshest Ahi tuna, rice, cucumbers, avocado, edamame and mango. A drizzle of creamy sriracha sauce and macadamia nuts for crunch complete the most perfect Hawaiian Style Poke Bowl!

I woke up with Hawaiian dreams in my mind. Actually to be honest I woke up with Southern California in my mind – which to me really means avocados, sun, flip flops and having access to every type of cuisine under the sun! This Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl with Citrus Ponzu and Creamy Sriracha Sauce is what my dreams are made of!

Our family recently relocated to the South and although we already love it here, there are days when I really miss the variety of foods and the incredible melting pot of cuisines that are at your reach in Southern California.

Whatever cuisine you are craving, from the best Mexican tacos to Chinese dim sum, it is all there one car ride away! – it may be a loooong car ride due to traffic but it’s there for sure!

So until I figure out my way around the south, I thought why not recreate one of my favorite Hawaiian dishes at home? Poke!

Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl with Citrus Ponzu and Creamy Sriracha Sauce

What is Poke?
Poke (pronounced po-kay) means “chunks” or “to slice or cut” in Hawaiian. Poke has been a staple in Hawaiian cuisine for centuries. Traditionally, a raw fish salad that is served as an appetizer, it consists of cubed ahi tuna marinated in soy sauce and sesame.  There are many versions of poke, and they are not all necessarily made from seafood either; avocado poke anyone? Also, when it comes to seasonings, the sky is the limit. You can find poke seasoned with mayo, wasabi and even kimchi. Poke is everywhere in Hawaii, you can buy it at grocery stores, beach shacks and even at gas stations.

Besides poke, you can also find poke bowls in the Aloha state, and they are incredibly popular in the mainland, especially in New York and Los Angeles. So here is my homemade version of this fresh, healthy and delicious dish. Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl with Citrus Ponzu and Creamy Sriracha Sauce is one of our favorite poke bowls. I hope it becomes your favorite too!

This Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl with Citrus Ponzu  starts with fresh ahi tuna. If you can find sushi grade tuna at the market, go for it! Otherwise, sashimi grade works well.

As my base, I used white rice (because rice and I have a love affair). You can also use brown rice or quinoa if you prefer. If you are following a no-grain or low carb diet, you can use a mix of greens like spinach and kale as your base.
Then you pile up on veggies and fruits! Creamy avocados, sliced cucumbers, edamame and mango, yes mango! The combination of sweet and savory is AMAZING!!  Then the toppings, you must have toppings! Sliced chiles, cilantro leaves, scallions, sesame seeds, and crunchy nuts, yum!

The only thing missing in this Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl with Citrus Ponzu is creamy sriracha sauce for some heat and extra pow! I make mine with mayo because my boys like it that way and a little bit goes a long way, honestly it’s not like you are having a whole jar of mayo in one sitting! So relax! However, if you feel like making it super healthy and figure friendly, substitute the mayo for  1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt.  There’s no need to panic!

KATHY’S NOTES:

• Love fish and seafood? Check these recipes:
  Homemade Sushi Stacks! Two flavors: Spicy Sriracha and Soy Sesame Lime.
  Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Lime Butter
  Miso-Honey Glazed Salmon
• No mirin? No problem!! Use rice vinegar or white wine vinegar mixed with a bit of sugar (1 tablespoon rice vinegar + 1/2 teaspoon sugar)
• Furikake! furi….what? – Furikake is a dry Japanese seasoning that packs a lot of flavor. My boys love to sprinkle furikake on poke bowls and other rice dishes to add an extra layer of wow! Some may contain msg so read the ingredient’s label.
• On a vegan diet? Substitute the tuna with tofu or avocado and skip the mayo! Use vegan Greek yogurt for the creamy sriracha instead!

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Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl with Citrus Ponzu and Creamy Sriracha Sauce

Prep Time

25 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

Hawaiian Style Homemade Poke Bowls are loaded with the freshest citrus ponzu flavored Ahi tuna, rice, cucumbers, avocado, edamame and mango. A drizzle of creamy sriracha sauce and macadamia nuts for crunch are the perfect addition to this Hawaiian favorite.

Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: Hawaiian, Japanese

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 680 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

For the Bowls

• 3-4 cups white or brown rice, cooked
• 1 pound sushi-grade ahi tuna, diced
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 2 avocados, diced
• 1 cup diced cucumber
• 1 cup diced mango
• 1 cup shelled edamame, steamed
• 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
• Cilantro leaves
• 2-3 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
• Furikake (optional)

Citrus Ponzu

• 1/2 cup soy sauce (or gluten free tamari)
• 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine) or rice vinegar

Creamy Sriracha Sauce

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1-2 tablespoons tablespoons sriracha
• Splash of lemon or lime juice

Instructions

For the Creamy Sriracha Sauce

1. Add mayonnaise, sriracha and lemon juice to a small mixing bowl. Mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed.

For the Citrus Ponzu

1. In a bowl add the soy sauce, orange juice, lime juice and mirin. Whisk well to combine.

For the Tuna

1. Place the tuna in a medium mixing bowl with the green onions (reserve a little bit of the green onions to sprinkle on top of the bowls at the end).
   
   

2. Add some of the ponzu (to your taste, you can reserve some to pour over the rest of the ingredients). Add sesame seeds. Mix gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour.
   If you let the fish sit for longer time, the citrus in the ponzu will slowly cook the fish.
   

3. Pile it up! Put rice into serving bowls and top with your desired toppings. Add extra ponzu if desired and drizzle a bit of toasted sesame oil (optional). Add the chilled tuna. Top with macadamia nuts (optional), and drizzle with the creamy Sriracha sauce.
   
   

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Things You May Need

Furikake (Rice Seasoning)
Digital Cool-Touch Rice Cooker and Food Steamer
Kikkoman Aji Mirin
Mauna Loa Macadamias
Kikkoman Soy Sauce
Tamari Gluten Free Soy Sauce