Shoyu + Spicy Mayo Salmon Poke Bowl Recipe – FOOD is Four Letter Word (2024)

January 27, 2021Van

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Prep time: 15 minutes

Serves: 2

This is a mainland-style poke bowl which incorporates several delicious toppings along with poke to make a complete meal.In this recipe, I use salmon for my poke bowls, but feel free to substitute with tuna or your favorite sashimi-grade fish. I also make two different marinades, that way I get a variety of flavors, but you can double your preferred marinade if you only want one flavor. This poke bowl is so well balanced and packed with nutrition, it will keep you fueled and feeling full the whole day.

Poke is a traditional Hawaiian dish that Polynesians were making hundreds of years before any outside contact. Traditional Poke is made of cubed raw fish, sea salt, seaweed & crushed kukui nuts – it’s eaten on it’s own as a snack or appetizer. The evolved version that most people are familiar with, the Poke Bowl is heavily influenced by Japanese cuisine, like many local dishes in Hawaii – Japanese immigrants contributed heavily to Hawaii’s culinary melting pot. It became raw fish, marinated in various Japanese ingredients such as soy sauce and sesame oil served over rice.

You can find sashimi-grade fish at Mitsuwa Marketplace or HMart, so check out your local Japanese or Korean markets. I also found a Yanagiba Knife (made in Japan) that’s perfect for cutting sashimiShoyu + Spicy Mayo Salmon Poke Bowl Recipe – FOOD is Four Letter Word (2)

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Shoyu Marinade: a mix of JapaneseSoy Sauce, Sesame Oil, Trader Joe’s Chili Onion Crunch, Roasted Sesame and Green OnionsShoyu + Spicy Mayo Salmon Poke Bowl Recipe – FOOD is Four Letter Word (4)

Spicy Mayo: a mix of Kewpie Mayo, Sweet Chili Sauce, Sriracha, La-Yu Chili Oil, Sea Salt and Green OnionsShoyu + Spicy Mayo Salmon Poke Bowl Recipe – FOOD is Four Letter Word (5)

To get beautiful even slices, use a Mandoline slicer, especially helpful if you want to get the radish slices super thin.Shoyu + Spicy Mayo Salmon Poke Bowl Recipe – FOOD is Four Letter Word (6)

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January 27, 2021Van

  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Serves: 2

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Ingredients

  • 10 oz Sashimi-Grade Salmon or Tuna, cut into bite sized cubes & divided in half
  • 2 Servings of Rice, I use Japanese Short Grain Rice
  • Furikake Seasoning

SHOYU MARINADE for 5oz of fish:

  • 1 Tablespoon Japanese Soy Sauce
  • ½ Teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • ½ Teaspoon Roasted Sesame Seeds
  • 1 Green Onion, chopped
  • ¼ Small Sweet Onion, thinly sliced (optional)

SPICY MAYO for 5oz of fish:

TOPPING IDEAS

  • Shelled Edamame
  • Avocado
  • Spicy Crab Salad (recipe here)
  • Japanese Cumbers, sliced thin
  • Seaweed Salad
  • Radishes, sliced thin
  • Masago
  • Pickled Ginger
  • Wasabi
  • Crispy Fried Onions
  • Radish Sprouts
  • Shichimi Togarashi

Method

  • 1)

    For the Shoyu Marinade, in a bowl, combine 1 Tablespoon Japanese Soy Sauce, ½ Teaspoon Sesame Oil, ¼ Teaspoon Trader Joe’s Chili Onion Crunch, Roasted Sesame Seeds, chopped Green Onions, sliced Maui Onio, 5 oz of cubed Salmon and toss to combine. Place into the refrigerator while you prep the other ingredients.

  • 2)

    For Spicy Mayo, in a bowl, combine 1 Tablespoon Kewpie Mayonnaise, 1 Teaspoon Sweet Chili Sauce, ¼ Teaspoon Sriracha , ¼ Teaspoon La-Yu Chili Oil, a pinch of Sea Salt, chopped Green Onions, taste and season with more salt if needed. You can add a little more Sriracha if you want it spicier. Add 5 oz of cubed Salmon and toss to combine. Place into the refrigerator while you prep the other ingredients.

  • 3)

    Place rice into two serving bowls and sprinkle with Furikake Seasoning. Top the rice bowls with Shoyu Salmon, Spicy Mayo Salmon, Cucumber, Avocado, Radishes, Edamame and any other preferred toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

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FAQs

What are the poke sauces? ›

Poke Bowl Sauce: The protein in the bowl is usually marinated in a flavorful sauce, frequently made with soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, and sesame seeds. Modern and light sauces include miso sesame shoyu sauce, Ponzu lime sauce, Yuzu kosho sauce, Spicy Mayo sauce, and Black garlic gochujang sauce from Sweetfin.

Is poke bowl eaten hot or cold? ›

Poke is traditionally served cold. Some recipes include warm ingredients such as cooked tofu or seared tuna, but if we're sticking with the strictly traditional Hawaiian poke bowls, they are served cold.

What makes poke bowl? ›

A poke bowl is a Hawaiian dish that is deeply rooted in Japanese cuisine. Poke means "cut into pieces" and refers to the slices or cubes of raw fish that are served in a bowl along with rice, dressing, vegetables and seasonings.

Is poke bowl always with rice? ›

The base of a poke bowl typically consists of rice, but it can also be made with salad greens or noodles. Unlike a sushi rice bowl, poke rice bowls often contain larger chunks of fish, such as tuna or salmon, marinated in soy sauce and sesame oil.

Are poke bowls healthy? ›

Poke bowls generally contain healthy ingredients like fish and vegetables. However, it's important to be aware of the potential risks of eating raw fish, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or immunocompromised.

What is Poke Bowl sauce made of? ›

Made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, and grated ginger, it's light, low in calories, and delicious! For those who don't know, Poke Bowl is a popular raw fish dish (with sushi-grade fish) from Hawaii.

What is the crunchy stuff in a poke bowl? ›

Adding crunchy bits to your poke bowl makes it even more delicious. Common choices are crispy onions, garlic chips, and sesame seeds. Shredded nori (a type of seaweed) adds a seafood-like flavor, while sweet furikake, a Japanese seasoning, is another popular pick.

Is poke OK to eat? ›

If the pokē is properly refrigerated (that means stored at a temperature of 41 degrees F or lower), it will be safe to eat for a limited time. Leftover pokē bowls are problematic. Ideally, you should just make/take/buy enough so that it can be consumed in one sitting.

Do you eat poke raw? ›

While poke is associated as a raw fish dish, in contemporary times, it is rather freeform. It can be cured like ceviche or cooked, not made with fish, nor does it have to be cut into cubes. Chef Sam Choy had popularized "fried poke".

What sauces are good in poke bowls? ›

Sauces. Common dressings you'll see on menus are: sweet shoyu (soy-based, light), ponzu (soy-based, more citrusy; also “chili ponzu”), and aioli (garlic, wasabi, sriracha).

Can I keep poke bowl overnight? ›

Time Limit: It is recommended to consume leftover poke within two days of refrigeration [2]. After this time, the quality and taste may deteriorate, and there is an increased risk of bacterial growth.

Is poke bowl Hawaiian or Japanese? ›

Poke is a traditional Hawaiian dish and sushi originates in Japan. Hawaiian food takes a lot of influence from Japanese food, but poke is Hawaiian. Traditionally, poke is made from ahi tuna or octopus (tako) that has been roughly cut into bite sized pieces and marinated with whatever was on hand.

Do you mix everything in a poke bowl? ›

Unlike traditional mixing, poke bowls are meant to be enjoyed by combining different elements as you go. Chopsticks are a popular choice for enjoying poke bowls as they allow you to create unique flavor combinations in each bite.

What can you substitute for rice in a poke bowl? ›

Replace white rice with cauliflower for a lighter take on a poke bowl.

Can you eat a poke bowl the next day? ›

How long does a poke bowl stay fresh? It's best to eat poke on the same day you make it if it contains raw fish. The other elements, the rice, dressing and toppings can be combined with another ingredient the next day if you have leftovers.

What are the two sauces on sushi? ›

Soy Sauce: used for dipping sushi and sashimi, soy sauce has a salty and sweet flavor that makes it ideal for topping off any roll. Wasabi: made from Kudzu, wasabi tastes slightly spicy like horseradish and mustard, and is used to add a kick to your sushi.

What is the healthiest poke sauce? ›

One of the healthiest you can go for is miso, which is an often overlooked source of probiotics. It's a healthier choice than creamy aioli, which is high in calories and Sriracha, which could be high in sugar, too.

What is the orange poke sauce? ›

Made using Orange Juice, Naturally brewed Tamari Soy Sauce, A grade Maple Syrup and a touch of Toasted Sesame Oil and Ginger. This dressing is a perfect addition to your favourite dishes giving them a vibrant tang and freshness and sweetness.

What is pokeworks classic sauce? ›

Among the sauces, the Pokéworks Classic, a ginger sesame vinaigrette, layered with its “spicy ginger” and “umami shoyu,” adds a balanced depth of sweet and tangy flavor, while aioli blends, bolstered with Siracha or wasabi, bring a touch of spice.

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