Tuna Poke Bowl - orthodox.fast

Other Fast With Fish Published February 06, 2026

Poke is Hawaii's gift to the world — cubes of raw tuna tossed in soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili, served over rice with avocado and whatever fresh vegetables you have on hand. It is clean, bright, protein-rich, and ready in the time it takes to cook rice. On a fish day, it is possibly the easiest celebratory meal you can put together.

The tuna must be sushi-grade. This is the one non-negotiable ingredient. Everything else is flexible.

FASTING LEVEL: Fast With Fish
SERVINGS: 4
TIME: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

- 500g sushi-grade ahi tuna, cut into 2cm cubes
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 green onion, sliced thin
- 3 cups cooked sushi rice or short-grain rice, warm
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 cup edamame, shelled (thawed if frozen)
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced thin
- 1 carrot, julienned or shaved into ribbons
- Pickled ginger, for serving
- Sesame seeds (black or white), for garnish
- Nori strips, for garnish (optional)

METHOD

1. Gently toss the tuna cubes with the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sriracha, and green onion. Let sit for 5-10 minutes at room temperature — no longer, or the soy sauce will begin to cure the fish.

2. Divide the warm rice among four bowls.

3. Arrange the marinated tuna, avocado, edamame, cucumber, and carrot in sections over the rice.

4. Drizzle any remaining marinade from the tuna bowl over the top. Garnish with sesame seeds, pickled ginger, and nori strips.

5. Eat immediately with chopsticks.

NOTES

- Sushi-grade tuna is typically labeled as such at the fish counter. If in doubt, ask your fishmonger for tuna that is safe to eat raw.
- Do not marinate the tuna for more than 10 minutes. The soy sauce and acid will start to change the texture.
- The rice should be warm, not hot — hot rice will partially cook the edges of the tuna.
- Mango, diced small, is a nontraditional but excellent addition that pairs well with the soy and sesame.