Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPaniolos KailuaPoke Bowl Recipe

Poke Bowl Recipe

Inspired by Paniolos Kailua
Time1h
Serves2

Freshly diced raw fish served over rice with avocado and seaweed.

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Ingredients

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Base

Fish

Toppings

Method

Prepare the Rice

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed sushi rice and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.

Prepare the Fish

  1. 3

    Dice the Tuna

    Using a sharp knife, dice the fresh Ahi tuna into 1/2-inch cubes and place them in a bowl.

  2. 4

    Marinate the Tuna

    Add soy sauce, sesame oil, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds to the diced tuna. Gently toss to combine and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.

Prepare the Toppings

  1. 5

    Slice the Avocado

    Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice each half into thin wedges.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Cucumber and Radish

    Thinly slice the cucumber and radish using a sharp knife or mandoline.

  3. 7

    Cut the Nori

    Cut the nori seaweed sheets into strips or squares, depending on your preference.

Assemble the Poke Bowl

  1. 8

    Layer the Rice

    Scoop a serving of the cooked sushi rice into the bottom of a bowl as the base.

  2. 9

    Add the Tuna

    Top the rice with the marinated Ahi tuna.

  3. 10

    Arrange the Toppings

    Artfully arrange the avocado, cucumber, radish, and nori strips on top of the tuna.

  4. 11

    Garnish

    Add pickled ginger on the side for an extra flavor boost.

  5. 12

    Serve

    Enjoy your freshly made poke bowl immediately!

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