Writing up recipe ideas was a delightful experience, perfect for livening up our evenings and stimulating our creativity to come up with 10 unique ideas, each with 10 ingredients. The challenge was a great source of food for thought. We hope it will inspire you too. Our greatest joy is to lay out all the ingredients on the table and allow each member of the family to create their own poke bowl. It's an extraordinary opportunity for creative expression.
Find out more about the origins of Poke Bowls
Native to Hawaii, poke bowls draw their influences from Japanese cuisine, but have evolved into a distinct dish that reflects the cultural diversity of the Hawaiian archipelago. "Poke" literally means "to cut into pieces" in Hawaiian, referring to the way raw fish is diced for this dish.
The history of poke bowls dates back to Hawaiian fishermen who prepared quick meals by cutting fresh fish into small pieces, which they seasoned with local ingredients such as soy sauce, sea salt, seaweed and kukui nuts. These bowls of raw fish became popular in Hawaii in the 1970s.
Over time, poke bowls have evolved to include a variety of ingredients and flavors, and have gained popularity on the international culinary scene. Today, a wide variety of poke bowls can be found, with variations including raw fish, seafood, grilled meat, vegetarian options and various sauces and toppings, reflecting the creativity and fusion of cultures that characterize modern Hawaiian cuisine.
1. Teriyaki Salmon Poke Bowl:
- Diced raw salmon
- Sliced avocado
- Sliced cucumber
- Edamame
- Grated carrots
- Shredded nori seaweed
- Sesame seeds
- Green onion, chopped
- Teriyaki sauce
- Vinegared rice
2. Spicy Tunaoke Bowl:
- Raw tuna, diced
- Mango cubes
- Sliced radishes
- Sliced avocado
- Red cabbage, thinly sliced
- Pomegranate seeds
- Chopped red pepper
- Spicy sauce
- Fresh coriander
- White rice
3. Vegetarian Poke Bowl:
- Diced marinated tofu
- Steamed broccoli
- Sliced mushrooms
- Sliced red and yellow peppers
- Sliced avocado
- Kale, thinly sliced
- Sunflower seeds
- Sesame sauce
- Pickled ginger
- Cooked quinoa
4. Grilled Chickenoke Bowl:
- Grilled chicken pieces
- Pineapple, diced
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Sliced avocado
- Cooked corn
- Cashew nuts
- Barbecue sauce
- Fresh coriander
- Brown rice
- Lettuce leaves
5. Sweet and Sour Poke Bowl:
- Peeled cooked shrimps
- Pineapple, diced
- Red and green peppers in strips
- Sliced cucumber
- Grated carrots
- Sliced avocado
- Grated coconut
- Sweet and sour sauce
- Fresh mint
- Long grain rice
6. Poke Bowl Beef Steak:
- Sliced beef steak
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Grilled asparagus
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Sliced radishes
- Sliced avocado
- Sunflower seeds
- Black pepper sauce
- Roquette
- Wild rice
7. Poke Bowl Salmon Mango Tango:
- Diced raw salmon
- Mango cubes
- Sliced avocado
- Sliced cucumber
- Grated carrots
- Black sesame
- Mango chili sauce
- Fresh coriander
- Sushi rice
- Nori leaves
8. Mediterranean Quinoaoke Bowl:
- Roasted chickpeas
- Cherry tomatoes, quartered
- Diced cucumber
- Kalamata olive, sliced
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Roasted red peppers
- Marinated artichokes
- Olive oil and balsamic vinegar
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Cooked quinoa
9. Crayfish Curryoke Bowl:
- Cooked crayfish
- Pineapple, diced
- Red and yellow peppers in strips
- Sliced avocado
- Cooked corn
- Cashew nuts
- Curry sauce
- Fresh coriander
- White rice
- Iceberg lettuce
10. Poke Bowl Tempura Veggie:
- Vegetable tempura (broccoli, sweet potato, bell pepper)
- Sliced avocado
- Sliced radishes
- Grilled asparagus
- Cooked corn
- Sesame seeds
- Ponzu sauce
- Chives, chopped
- Vinegared rice
- Shredded nori seaweed
Bon Appétit!
