Spring Tuna Poke Bowl (Printable)

Tender tuna, crunchy radish, cucumber and avocado with ponzu over sushi rice for a light, refreshing spring bowl.

# What You Need:

→ Fish & Marinade

01 - 8.8 oz (250 g) sushi‑grade tuna, diced
02 - 2 tablespoons ponzu sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
04 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce
05 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Vegetables & Toppings

07 - 1/2 small cucumber, thinly sliced
08 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
09 - 1 small avocado, sliced
10 - 1 small carrot, julienned
11 - 2 tablespoons shelled edamame
12 - 2 scallions, finely sliced
13 - 1 tablespoon pickled ginger (optional)

→ Base

14 - 1 1/4 cups (approx 200 g) cooked sushi rice, cooled
15 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (for rice)
16 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnishes

17 - 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips
18 - Extra toasted sesame seeds, to finish
19 - Microgreens (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine the diced tuna with ponzu, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar and toasted sesame seeds in a medium bowl. Toss gently to coat, cover and chill for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
02 - Place the cooled sushi rice in a bowl, sprinkle with the rice vinegar and a pinch of salt, and fold gently to distribute without mashing the grains.
03 - Thinly slice cucumber and radishes, julienne the carrot, slice the avocado and trim and slice the scallions. Keep pickled ginger and shelled edamame ready for assembly.
04 - Divide the seasoned rice evenly between two bowls. Arrange marinated tuna and the prepared vegetables and toppings in separate sections over the rice for a balanced presentation.
05 - Top each bowl with nori strips, extra toasted sesame seeds and microgreens if using. Add pickled ginger to the side and, if desired, a drizzle of extra ponzu or a spicy mayonnaise.
06 - Serve immediately to preserve the texture of the tuna and the freshness of the vegetables.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It’s ridiculously quick to assemble, yet has that restaurant-worthy wow factor.
  • The ponzu-kissed tuna and crunchy veggies are a wake-up call for your tastebuds every single time.
02 -
  • Once, I used warm rice and ended up with limp tuna and sad veggies—make sure everything is cooled properly for the best result.
  • Marinating the tuna for too long can make it mushy; ten minutes is just right for texture and flavor.
03 -
  • Wetting your hands before handling sushi rice keeps it from sticking everywhere (trust me).
  • An extra splash of vinegar in the rice when it’s warm brings everything together in taste and texture.
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