Poke Bowl Recipe (with Sriracha Mayo) (2024)

  • By Amy Dong
  • Published Aug. 16, 2022
  • Updated Mar. 10, 2024

Poke shops are popping up everywhere, and for good reason. They’re supremely fun to eat, full of healthy ingredients, and bursting with umami flavor. Now, you can make your own gluten-free Poke Bowls right at home.

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What is Poke?

We cannot be more excited about today’s dish, because we’re here to talk about the fabulous poke bowl. Pokay or pokee or however you like to say it (the real way rhymes with okay)…it’s been all the rage in recent years for good reason.

The word poke means to cut or slice in Hawaiian, generally referring to high-quality raw fish such as ahi tuna or salmon. The cuts of fish are marinated with a soy sauce mixture, similar to the sesame-soy sauce in our recipe card below.

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Why This Recipe Works

  • Poke bowls are supremely healthy without even trying to be; they’re loaded with fresh fish of your choice, fresh vegetables, edamame, and salad or rice of your choice. Brown rice makes them even healthier.
  • Poke bowls are easy to make and perfect for DIY bowl parties. It’s beyond fun to let people assemble their own poke bowls with condiments and garnishes. It’s like what you’d do with DIY Chiptole style burrito bowls.
  • They’re packed with umami flavor. Translation: every bite is a delightful flavor bomb. For a little variation try our Hawaiian salmon poke.
  • 3 words: Creamy Sriracha Mayo. People fall in love with this creamy, tangy, kicked up sauce.
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How to make poke bowls

  • Sriracha Mayo is a must. Make extra, because people devour this 2-ingredient sauce. Plus, it’s delicious over grilled chicken and shrimp as well. A balanced mixture of mayo and Sriracha is all you need. Definitely make your own.
  • The Sesame-Soy sauce is irresistible and can be used on all varieties of protein beyond poke bowls. Tamari soy sauce is your best bet here; it’s much more balanced in flavor than regular soy sauce, and it happens to be gluten-free.
  • You can choose any favorite high quality fish you like. Tuna and salmon are my go-to faves, but it’s super fun chatting with your local fishmonger and finding fresh new fish to try.
  • The most fun part is all the garnishes and condiments. You can go as simple or complex as your night allows. We love adding sliced cucumber, green onions, avocado, and mango. Delicious options include cilantro, shredded carrots, lettuce, edamame, and toasted sesame seeds. The possibilities are endless, which means you really can’t mess up.
  • Pro Tip: Furikake, a highly recommended ingredient,is easily found in Asian grocery stores or maybe even in the Asian aisle of major supermarkets. This is the only garnish I’d encourage you to please not leave out.
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  • Marinated Seared Ahi Tuna – if you like a little sear on your ahi tuna, this is a must-do! The marinade makes all the difference in this tasty dish.
  • Baked Salmon (Sheet Pan Recipe) – it is amazingly easy to make a large fillet of salmon for the entire family to enjoy.
  • Easy Lemon Butter Fish in 20 Minutes – this is one of our most popular weeknight fish recipes, as it comes together super fast and lets you use your favorite firm white fish.
  • Spicy Thai Grilled Shrimp – sweet, tangy, spicy, and succulent shrimp will be your favorite way to enjoy shrimp from here on out.
  • Easy Sashimi Appetizer – a light, easy, and mouthwatering appetizer made with fresh ahi, salmon, and yellowtail.

Poke Bowls
Commonly Asked Questions

Are poke bowls healthy?

Yes! Made with simple ingredients, it’s full of healthy fats, protein, and fresh vegetables like cucumbers and edamame.

Do you eat poke bowls raw?

Yes, as long as you use high-quality sushi-grade fish, poke is generally regarded as safe to consume raw. As with all raw seafood, there is minimal risk involved.

Can I make poke bowls ahead of time?

We recommend preparing the Sriracha mayo and the sauce mixture ahead of time (up to several days) and keeping those chilled. You can also slice/cut the fish and vegetables ahead of time. However, wait until you’re ready to eat to assemble the bowls.

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Poke shops are popping up everywhere, and for good reason. They’re supremely fun to eat, full of healthy ingredients, and bursting with umami flavor. Now, you can make your own DIY Poke Bowls right at home.

Prep Time: 30 minutes mins

Total Time: 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Author: Amy Dong

Ingredients

For Sriracha Mayo:

  • 3 TB regular mayo
  • 1 TB Sriracha hot sauce

For the Sesame-Soy Sauce:

For the Poke Bowl:

  • 2 cups shredded green leaf lettuce
  • 2 cups sashimi-grade tuna, salmon, or other fish (towel-dried and cubed)
  • 1 small cucumber, seeded and sliced
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and cubed
  • 1 semi-ripe avocado, cubed
  • Garnishes: Chopped cilantro, green onions, toasted sesame seeds, Furikake (highly recommended)
  • Serve with: Cooked white or brown rice, about 3 cups cooked

Instructions

  • Make Sriracha Mayo: Stir together the mayo and Sriracha in a small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to use.

  • Make Sesame-Soy Sauce: In a bowl, hand-whisk together all Sauce ingredients. Stir cubed tuna/salmon into the sauce, coating well. Cover and keep chilled until ready to assemble bowls.

  • Assemble Bowls: Divide cooked rice into 4 smaller bowls (or 2 larger bowls.) Evenly layer each bowl according to order: lettuce, marinaded tuna/salmon, cucumber, mango, and avocado. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, and Furikake as desired. Drizzle with Sriracha Mayo. Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition facts include cooked rice.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.3g | Protein: 25.3g | Fat: 16.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 62.3mg | Sodium: 410.3mg | Fiber: 3.4g | Sugar: 7.7g

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Gluten Free

Method: chop

Poke Bowl Recipe (with Sriracha Mayo) (2024)

FAQs

What do you do with sriracha mayonnaise? ›

It's easy to see why: sriracha mayo is as versatile as it is delicious as a spread-on sauce (on hamburgers, for example), a dip (for anything from French fries to stuffed mushrooms), or a topping-style sauce for fish tacos or salmon patties.

What is the best sauce combo for poke bowl? ›

Sriracha Aioli + Citrus Ponzu 🔥

Poke house's #1 recommended sauce combination! Creamy and citrusy with a mild kick!

What is spicy poke sauce made of? ›

Most poke bowls have a spicy mayo on top. It's usually just mayo and sriracha mixed together. This is great and super simple, but I like to add tamari and a small amount of honey to balance the spiciness. The added salt and sweetness make the sauce just a little more special.

Do you mix everything in a poke bowl? ›

Unlike traditional mixing, poke bowls are meant to be enjoyed by combining different elements as you go. Chopsticks are a popular choice for enjoying poke bowls as they allow you to create unique flavor combinations in each bite.

Are sriracha mayo and spicy mayo the same thing? ›

Is Spicy Mayonnaise the Same as Sriracha Mayonnaise? In some cases, the main ingredient of spicy mayonnaise is a few tablespoons of sriracha sauce. But every spicy mayonnaise may feature different ingredients that give it a unique spice and flavor, from chipotle sauce to taco seasoning.

What happens if you don't refrigerate Sriracha mayo? ›

Refrigerated Sriracha Tastes and Looks Better

Though sriracha won't spoil, the flavor will change and since chili peppers change color over time as they are exposed to air, older sriracha sometimes looks brown.

What is the best base for a poke bowl? ›

  1. Choose a base: Brown rice, coconut jasmine rice, white sushi rice, soba noodles, or leafy greens.
  2. Choose a protein: The foundation of poke is best-quality fresh raw fish. ...
  3. Choose a dressing: The fattier and firmer the fish, the more aggressive the dressing can be. ...
  4. Add the fun stuff:
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What is the healthiest sauce to eat on poke? ›

One of the healthiest you can go for is miso, which is an often overlooked source of probiotics. It's a healthier choice than creamy aioli, which is high in calories and Sriracha, which could be high in sugar, too.

What is OG sauce in a poke bowl? ›

OG Sauce. You won't find this sauce anywhere else, it is so original it even has a secret recipe! This sweet sauce is soy based and has garlic and ginger notes. We put this on pretty much everything, and that's what makes it the true OG. Gluten Free and Vegan Friendly.

What is authentic Hawaiian poke? ›

Poke is rooted in the days when native Hawaiian fishermen would slice up smaller reef fish and serve them raw, seasoned with whatever was on hand—usually condiments such as sea salt, candlenuts, seaweed and limu, a kind of brown algae. Poke is traditionally made with ahi tuna or octopus.

What toppings go on a poke bowl? ›

Toppings
  • Pickled…. cucumbers, radishes, onions.
  • Crunchy… onion crisps, sesame seeds, wontons.
  • Spicy… togarashi (chili pepper seasoning), jalapeños.
  • Salty… masago/tobiko (fish roe), seaweed salad, furikake (seasoning with seaweed, sesame and more).
  • Healthy… avocado, edamame.
  • Fruity… mango, pineapple.

What is volcano sauce poke bowl? ›

VOLCANO: A chili flake based aioli. This aioli is going to have more of a texture and a bigger kick than our spicy aioli. Our volcano sauce is a mayonnaise based sauce mixed with a garlic chili paste and ponzu, which is a tangy, citrus, soy-based sauce.

What to avoid in poke bowls? ›

Forgo the Rice

Yes, rice is the primary base for that tasty poké bowl. But if you are watching your carbs or calories, a little rice can put you over your daily goal. Ask for a half serving of rice, or switch it out for a veggie base.

What is the crunchy stuff in poke bowls? ›

Adding crunchy bits to your poke bowl makes it even more delicious. Common choices are crispy onions, garlic chips, and sesame seeds. Shredded nori (a type of seaweed) adds a seafood-like flavor, while sweet furikake, a Japanese seasoning, is another popular pick.

What is typically in a poke bowl? ›

Standard poke bowl recipes have a few key components: A base (usually sushi rice), protein (traditionally Ahi tuna, salmon, chicken, or tofu), a sauce (used to flavor the protein), and a garnish (often pickled ginger, wasabi, and sliced green onions).

What does sriracha mayonnaise taste like? ›

The spicy zing of sriracha meshes beautifully with the tangy smoothness of mayonnaise for a combination that can be used on nearly any food. The Flying Goose brand of sriracha mayo sauce is a fantastic take on this popular combination made from high-quality, natural ingredients.

Is sriracha mayo good on pizza? ›

Mixing sriracha with mayonnaise takes this pizza sauce from bland to savory in an instant. The inclusion of mayo helds the sriracha spread better and prevents the heat from overwhelming the dish.

What do you use sriracha sauce for? ›

We love the way sriracha sauce pops on the palate with its unique blend of spicy chilies, pungent garlic, and tangy vinegar. We crave it in all the usual places — as a condiment with kick for Vietnamese recipes like Pho, baguette sandwiches, and noodle dishes, or as a dipping sauce for spring rolls and fried seafood.

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