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(Video is at the end before the recipe!)
Yeah!! We makin’ poookkkkeeee bowls today!!
I have been so excited about this post for way too long now, finally I get to share these colorful bowls with you! Fist pump, smile on my face! ð
But first, let me tell you about something fun. I mean, yes, these poke bowls are fun, but I’m talking VEGAS fun! Yup, yup! You remember how on Monday I told you it was my mom’s birthday? And how it was not just any birthday, but her 50th birthday? Yeah, well here’s the thing, mom’s birthday and Christmas are just so close, plus my parent’s anniversary is Jan. 4th! Most years we end up doing something REALLY small for her b-day. Some years just a simple dinner and cake…we even go lite on the gifts. I know, I know. So lame.
This year, and at the last minute…of course, dad and I decided that we would not let this birthday go unnoticed. So I suggested that dad take mom on a vacation. And not a family vacation full of drunken fools and little kids, but like a vacation for just the two of them. A little weekend getaway. The moment the words left my mouth I knew that was what I was going to do, but I just didn’t know where to. I knew it had to be driving distance and somewhere not crazy expensive. I looked at all the obvious places in Colorado and then somehow both dad and I landed on Vegas. At first I didn’t think either of them would want to go to Vegas, but the more the idea of Vegas sunk in, the more I liked it.
Also, Vegas is cheap, cheap yet still super nice. All the pools, the entertainment, and all the sunshine! Yup, SOLD.
Vegas baby!
So I spent all of Sunday night planning out their little getaway. It’s going to be so much fun. Concerts, a fancy hotel, hot tubs, good eats, CHILL time and sunshine! I have to say, I’m kind of jealous. As I was booking the hotel I thought to myself “man, this looks so nice, I wanna stay here”. Â The only kind of bummer thing is that apparently it’s not really that warm in Vegas this time of year. Highs in the 50’s, but with the sun I’m sure it will feel warmer. No matter what, it will be awesome I’m sure.
The best part about this whole Vegas gift thing was the look on my mom’s face. She was SHOCKED. I mean, for one she would have never have guessed Vegas, and two, we really don’t do stuff like this… ever. Stuff like plan surprise vacations I mean.
So yeah, she was, and is really excited! Which makes me really excited. All and all there is a lot of excitement happening around these parts today!! Hello Poke! Hello Video! Hello Vegas!
OH, and since the rents are headed out-of-town, that means it’s sister time for Tieghan and Asher, which means one thing, Harry Potter weekend, grapefruit body scrubs, lavender face masks and cookie dough.
YESSS!
OKAY that was excitement number one of the day, let’s talk about excitement number two.
Poke Bowls!! Hehe. I love the word poke. I say it like poookkkkkeeee bowls. Yes, I am really four years old.
Anyway, poke bowls are the best. At first I was nervous about the whole RAW fish thing, but I got over that and fell in love. Lyndsie, my brother’s girlfriend helped me a little with this recipe. She is a poke expert and I have to say, we killed it with this surprisingly EASY recipe.
It’s also fresh, fast, HEALTHY and so flippin good. The tuna gets tossed in one of my all time favorite Hawaiian dressings, then you just add all the possible toppings in world. Ok, well not all the toppings in the world, but all the toppings you love. Which for me means, pineapple, mango, purple cabbage, pickled ginger (new favorite food), avocado, cucumber, carrot, edamame, green onions and fresno chiles. I maybe like A LOT of toppings, but you can easily just make this solely with tuna + rice. Or get creative and add YOUR favorite toppings, there are oh so many possibilities!
Oh and of course I also had to make wanton crisps, because I mean, why not. A little bit of fried deliciousness will totally NOT kill our New Year’s diets. I swear, I swear. <–make the wonton crisps…they are everything.
And with that I am done. My grandma is here, recipes need to be made, photos need to be shot and I kind of need a shower. Whoop, whoop, life! When’s my Vegas vacation!?!? Actually I’ll take Hawaii… I wish, I wish.
WATCH THE VIDEO!! Please! ð
Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories Per Serving: 3261 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
Dressing + Tuna
- 1/2 cup hot chili sesame oil or toasted sesame oil*
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1-2 teaspoons [chili garlic sauce | http://www.amazon.com/Huy-Fong-Vietnamese-Chili-Garlic/dp/B0006SKCVI] I use 2
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
- juice + zest of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon black or white sesame seeds lightly toasted
- 2 pounds sashimi grade ahi tuna cubed into 3/4 inch pieces
For the Poke Bowls
- 3 cups steamed white jasmine rice you can use brown rice or quinoa too!
- 1 cup fresh pineapple cut into chunks
- 1 cup fresh mango cut into chunks
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup steamed edamame
- 4 green onions chopped
- 1-2 avocados sliced
- 1-2 red fresno chiles sliced
- [Furikake | http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006G5KEY?keywords=Furikake&qid=1452370826&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1] pickled ginger + fresh cilantro, for serving
Wonton Crisps
- 20-40 wonton wrappers
- canola or vegetable oil for frying
- salt + lime zest for sprinkling
Instructions
Dressing + Tuna
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the tuna. Whisk the dressing well to combine and then add the tuna and toss well. The tuna can sit in the dressing for a half a day or so, but if you leave it any longer the acid in the citrus will begin to slowly cook the fish. Keep the fish cold at all times.
To make the Bowls!!
- Add rice to each bowl and top each bowl with desired toppings. Finish with a sprinkle of Furikake, fresh cilantro, wonton crisps (recipe below) and a squeeze of lime juice. If desired drizzle the bowls with any remaining dressing. EAT, EAT AND EAT!
Wonton Crisps
- Heat the oil in a skillet about an inch up the skillet. Once hot, add the wonton wrappers a handful at a time. Fry until golden, about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain onto paper towels. Sprinkle with salt + lime zest.
Notes
*I really love using HOT chili sesame oil for this, but it's hard to find in the grocery store. You can buy it here on [Amazon | http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KY3OFCW/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00KY3OFCW&linkCode=as2&tag=halbakhar-20&linkId=C3BXDZKKX2T66JT3] (I just bought more!) OR you can also add a dash of sriracha or crushed red chili pepper flakes to spice this up! **I you prefer cooked/sear tuna: To sear the tuna, toss it with half of the dressing, save the remaining dressing for serving. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. sear the tuna on both sides for 1 minutes. Remove from the skillet. Serve as directed above.
In reality, I’ll be home, thank goodness for these POKE bowls. ð
YAAAAS! Poke is my most favorite thing in the world, I love this! Wishing your Mama a wonderful birthday and vacay ð
I love poke! This looks fantastic, Tieghan!
You are simply amazing. I cannot get over how gorgeous this bowl looks, all of the pictures are stunning as usual.
Love this one.
Thanks for being on point and on tatgre!
Just made this for lunch, it was delicious! Made a couple of changes to suit my taste, but mostly followed your recipe. (I seared the tuna, forgot to add avocado, didn’t have cucumber, added baby kale, red pepper and a bit of fresh mint and cilantro) colors were beautiful, taste was amazing. Thanks for inspiring a great lunch!
Never ever heard about poke bowls, thanks for the intro!
And a trip to Vegas sounds like a great gift, hope your parents love it!
YUM, ahi poke bowls! I am so obsessed with ahi tuna! LOVE this recipe!
This bowl looks so delicious! I’ve never tried yet homemade uncooked tuna but it looks easy, I’ll try as soon as possible ð
Ahhh I am so jealous of their upcoming Vegas vacation, too! What a great idea!
And these poke bowls are incredible!! I will definitely be making the wonton crisps, too! ð
Gorgeous!
I just asked a question and i see it was posted. The confroination email camr to be sure I want to follow. Of course I do.
I am already signed up to your wordpress. I get emails daily about past recipes.. actually two just yesterday.
Word press sent me an email my acct had expired What ?? no it isn’t. I went ahead and added the address again and hit send.
came back with a whole bunch of excuses.. why not.
My good ness I am already subscribed to wordpress and your Half baked harvest.. What do I do now ?? Sigh……… Thank you.
HI, I am really sorry for the trouble. I am a little confused though do you get a daily email with a new recipe?
I do get your daily emails..have for some time now. I don’t always post comments..mostly print out and save amd try. Yesterday I had a question hench the comments about prob with word press. I am still getting comments about poutine recipe you posted some time again. See i am already signed up. Now this AM many comments about the tuna recipe were in my inbox this morning.
Just must have been a word press glitch, I suppose.
Groc shopping is a long trip to and fro and did that yesterday.. and I am so smiling at your recipe this AM as I bought both Spa Squash and Caulifower. Gus loves Spa Squash..so I know he will love this.
Enjoy your trip. Well deserved. And thanks for the reply.
BTW can I cook the tuna…as I do not eat ‘raw’ fish.? Thanks again
HI! I am really sorry for the trouble, I still kind of confused though. Sorry! It sounds like you are getting emails on comments of old post?
Yes, you can sear the tuna. There are directions at the end of the recipes for searing.
My internet connection is slow…snowing on the satellite dish, so the video is not working. Question…the fish is raw? no cooking? Not fond of sushi or any raw fish, So do you think I could cook it? in the oven or ? thanks. I have some nice tuna filets in the freezer looking forward to preparing them for our dinner.. Thank you kindly.
I love poke!! In Hawaii they sell tons of varieties in the supermarkets. What a beautiful and fun poke bowl! Loved the video too.
Absolutelly delicious!!!!
Oh yeah, I’m so down with these gorgeous bowls!!! The video is so awesome too. I’ve had some readers ask me to do videos and it’s something I really want to start doing this year but I’m a little nervous about it. Watching yours is so inspiring, keep up the amazingness, Girl!
Looks so colourful and delicious!
yum! i’m not sure why people don’t make poke more, considering how easy it is! and i love all the veggies you put into the bowl; so much more flavorful and colorful than the bowls that just have lettuce!