Spring Tuna Poke Bowl (Print Version)

Ponzu-marinated tuna with cucumber, radish, avocado and sushi rice for a fresh, 20-minute spring bowl.

# Components:

→ Fish & Marinade

01 - 250 g sushi-grade tuna, diced
02 - 2 tbsp ponzu sauce
03 - 1 tsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tsp soy sauce
05 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
06 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

→ Vegetables & Toppings

07 - 1/2 small cucumber, thinly sliced
08 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
09 - 1 small avocado, sliced
10 - 1 small carrot, julienned
11 - 2 tbsp edamame, shelled
12 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced
13 - 1 tbsp pickled ginger (optional)

→ Base

14 - 200 g sushi rice, cooked and cooled
15 - 1 tsp rice vinegar (for rice)
16 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnishes

17 - 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips
18 - Extra sesame seeds
19 - Microgreens (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine diced tuna with ponzu sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds. Toss gently and marinate in the refrigerator while you prepare the other components (about 10 minutes).
02 - In a small bowl, season the cooked sushi rice with rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Mix gently.
03 - Prepare and arrange all vegetables and toppings.
04 - Divide the seasoned rice evenly between two bowls.
05 - Arrange marinated tuna, cucumber, radish, avocado, carrot, edamame, and spring onions artfully over the rice.
06 - Add pickled ginger and garnish with nori strips, extra sesame seeds, and microgreens if desired.
07 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ponzu’s brightness makes the tuna taste fresher than you’d ever expect—it’s my unskippable secret.
  • Everything comes together fast, and arranging the toppings turns lunch into a little creative break.
02 -
  • The first time I tossed the tuna too roughly, it lost its shape and looked sad—be gentle.
  • I discovered chilling the rice before serving makes the bowl so much more refreshing on hot days.
03 -
  • Layer different crunch—radish, nori, and even fried onion bits can wake up your tastebuds.
  • The bowl tastes best if you let the tuna marinate for just 10 minutes—any longer and the flavors overpower the delicacy of the fish.
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