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30-Minute Perfect Salmon Poke Bowl You’ll Love Forever

salmon poke bowl

A fresh and healthy salmon poke bowl with avocado, edamame, and cucumber, served with a sesame soy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sushi rice (or jasmine rice)
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 oz sushi-grade salmon, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 cup shelled edamame (thawed if frozen)
  • 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp black sesame seeds
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1 tsp sriracha (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear. Cook rice with water according to package directions.
  2. Stir together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Fold into warm rice and let cool slightly.
  3. In a bowl, whisk the soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup (or honey), rice vinegar, and optional ginger/sriracha.
  4. Add the cubed salmon to the sauce and gently toss to coat.
  5. Assemble bowls: add rice, then arrange avocado, edamame, and cucumber. Spoon the sauced salmon on top.
  6. Finish with green onions and a sprinkle of white and black sesame seeds. Drizzle with any extra sauce.

Notes

  • Use sushi-grade salmon for safety.
  • Adjust sriracha to taste for spiciness.
  • Serve immediately for best texture.

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