Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSurf House Island CantinaTail Whip Poke Bowl Recipe

Tail Whip Poke Bowl Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

fresh sushi-grade tuna, honey soy sauce, seaweed salad & cucumber over warm rice

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Ingredients

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Rice

Toppings

Method

Cooking Rice

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    In a fine mesh strainer, rinse 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming too sticky.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 1.5 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.

Preparing Tuna

  1. 3

    Prep the Tuna

    While the rice is cooking, cut 8 oz of sushi-grade tuna into bite-sized cubes. Place in a bowl.

  2. 4

    Marinate the Tuna

    Add 3 tablespoons of honey soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the bowl with tuna. Gently toss to coat the tuna evenly and let it marinate for 10 minutes.

Assembling the Poke Bowl

  1. 5

    Prepare the Cucumber

    While tuna is marinating, slice half a cucumber into thin rounds or matchsticks for garnish.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Bowl

    Once the rice is ready, fluff it with a fork and divide it between two bowls. Top the rice with marinated tuna, seaweed salad, cucumber, and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

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