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Seared Ahi Poke Bowl

Island Grinds

Seared Ahi Poke Bowl

Poke — to cut crosswise into pieces

A modest portion of cleanly cubed ahi is quickly seared and gathered with rice, avocado, and limu—fresh island ingredients kept bright and uncluttered.

Recipe

Seared Ahi Poke Bowl

Serves 2

Ingredients

  • 8 oz sushi-grade ahi tuna, cubed
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium shoyu
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • ½ cup shelled edamame
  • ¼ cup prepared limu
  • Sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Pat ahi dry and sear in a very hot skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
  2. Whisk shoyu, sesame oil, and rice vinegar; gently coat the ahi.
  3. Divide rice between bowls and arrange avocado, cucumber, edamame, and limu.
  4. Add seared ahi and finish with sesame seeds.

Buy sushi-grade ahi from a trusted source and keep it thoroughly chilled until cooking.