Tuna Poke Bowl

Recipe video above. The Dressing is what makes or breaks a Poke Bowl. This Ginger-Sesame one MAKES it!!! Mirin is the secret ingredient - it adds complexity and flavour that's missing from usual Poke Bowl Dressings. It looks like a long list of ingredients and there are quite a few bits and pieces, but it's actually a very leisurely recipe to make. (PS Dicing fish is great flavour carrier technique) GREAT HOT WEATHER FOOD!

Prep time: PT20M

Cook time: PT15M

Rating

4.97 stars (29 reviews)

Keywords

poke bowl, poke bowl recipe, Tuna Poke Bowl

Ingredients

2 cups sushi rice (, rinsed (Note 1))
2 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup rice vinegar ((Note 2))
2 tsp sugar (, white)
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tbsp light or all purpose soy sauce ((Note 3))
2 tsp dark soy ((Note 3))
2 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil ((Note 4))
2 tbsp mirin ((Note 5))
2 tbsp rice vinegar ((Note 2))
2 1/2 tsp chilli paste or Sriracha
1 1/2 tsp grated ginger (, fresh)
350g / 12oz sashimi grade tuna ((or salmon, trout or kingfish), diced 0.7cm / 1/4" dice (Note 7))
1 small carrot (, finely julienned)
1 cucumber (, deseeded and finely diced (Note 7))
1 small avocado (, peeled and cut into 8 wedges (or dice))
6 red radish (, finely sliced)
1 cup shelled edamame (, boiled or steamed per packet (Note 8))
1 green onion (, finely sliced on the diagonal)
Black sesame seeds

Cuisine

Asian
Hawaiian
Japanese(ish)
Western

Steps

Sushi Rice:
- Place water and rice in a large saucepan over medium high heat, no lid.
- As soon as it comes to a boil (see video), lower heat to medium low, place lid on and leave for 18 - 20 minutes or until water is completely absorbed). DO NOT stir, DO NOT remove lid!
- Remove from stove with lid still on and leave undisturbed for 15 minutes.
Sushi Rice Seasoning:
- Mix Sushi Seasoning ingredients until sugar dissolves.
- Spread rice out into large pan (23 x 33cm / 9 x 13"), drizzle half Seasoning all over.
- Using a rice paddle OR rubber spatula, cut through the rice and gently fold the rice over (see video!) to mix the Seasoning through.
- After 1 minute of mixing, drizzle remaining Seasoning then cut/fold for 1 minute. Will look wet but will absorb in next step.
- Leave rice to cool to warm or room temp (if you can stick it in front of a fan, that's even better!) - about 20 minutes.
Poke Bowl Assembly:
- Dressing: Mix ingredients in a bowl.
- Divide rice between bowls. Top with radish, carrot, edamame and avocado.
- Place tuna in Dressing and toss (no need to marinate), then immediately transfer onto rice.
- Sprinkle cucumber over the top (mainly on tuna), then green onion and sesame seeds.
- Drizzle over remaining Dressing then serve!

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 591 kcal
Carbohydrates: 64 g
Protein: 32 g
Fat: 23 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 33 mg
Sodium: 905 mg
Sugar: 8 g

Reviews

Bianca Hawkins on 2026-06-08 (4 stars):
Love this recipe- however despite following the recipe to cook the sushi rice to the tee, mine always comes out slightly undercooked. Not sure whether it’s the type of sushi rice I’m using… will try another brand next time. I’m using ‘nice rice’ Australia sushi rice- I think it might need another 1/2 cup of water. Apart from that the recipe is delishiousness!
Jenna Chiu on 2026-02-20 (5 stars):
I’ve made this again and again and it never fails! The flavours are spot on! Tonight I didn’t have sushi rice in my pantry so used brown rice which still balanced well. Thank you Nagi x
Jane Ryan on 2026-02-17 (5 stars):
Loved this dish, the marinade was delicious. Definitely one that I will make again 😋
Anna on 2025-08-02 (5 stars):
Wow wow everything about this was so fabulous. I’ve made it at least 20 times and never left a review. Just wanted to tell your followers how crazy great this.
Anita on 2025-07-22 (5 stars):
The best sushi rice recipe that we have found. Easy to make and great flavour. Perfect for our chicken sushi cups.
Jennifer Wah on 2025-07-11 (5 stars):
This converted my husband and son to poke bowl lovers! Utterly perfect.
Nancy Niven on 2025-01-16 (5 stars):
Poke bowls originated in Hawaii so get you grass skirts out when making this
K on 2024-09-02 (5 stars):
This was perfection - thank you for sharing!
Halldóra on 2024-08-18 (5 stars):
Oh, the family loved this! We didn't have access to good quality tuna so we substituted with a choice of fried chili-garlic shrimp and spicy chicen tenders and added mango for fabulousness. It was sooo good and it went straight to the top of family favorites <3 The dressing is awesome and instead of marinating in it we just drizzled it over. Do not skip the dressing, it gives so much flavor
KTM on 2024-05-19 (5 stars):
Love this recipe thank you! Quick question, can the marinade be stored longer term?
KayDubb on 2024-05-11 (5 stars):
Deelish! Your recipe was spot on as always. :) I briefly seared our tuna in a sesame crust because we prefer crunchy and warm. The sauce was perfect. Thank you
Elmagonica on 2024-03-11 (5 stars):
knocked it out of the park! delish, fresh and a different kind of dinner. when I’m stuck with ideas you’re the first site I always check. thanks so much for sharing.
Edith on 2023-07-10 (5 stars):
My husband purchased the sushi rice at our food coop and I made my first poke bowl by following your excellent directions. It was delicious. All we have left is a little rice. I think I hear some fried rice calling to us!
Sarah on 2023-04-28 (5 stars):
Delicious, my two young daughters and I loved it. I reduced the amount of marinade slightly for their tuna and my husband had teriyaki chicken instead in his bowl. I used half of a 400g pack of frozen edamame (still in pods) and only had half a cup once podded. Will use a full pack next time. Thank you Nagi, we always look to your recipes (online and your fabulous cook book) for winning recipes.
Dianne Hopper on 2023-03-06 (5 stars):
Love all your recipes, so much that I went out and bought your book. Can’t wait for your next book
Alyssa on 2022-08-04 (5 stars):
Used the stovetop sushi rice part of the recipe and it came out perfectly 👌 thank you so much!!