Tuna Poke Bowl

Let's cook

1. 1

   Buy the right fish

   Use tuna sold specifically as sashimi or sushi grade from a fishmonger you trust. Standard tuna steak is not intended to be eaten raw.

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   This is a food safety point, not a quality one. Ask the counter directly.

2. 2

   Cut against the grain

   Cut the tuna into even three-quarter-inch cubes with a very sharp knife, slicing against the grain.

3. 3

   Marinate briefly

   Toss with the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and scallions. Marinate 10–15 minutes only.

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   Longer than fifteen minutes and the soy starts curing the fish, turning the texture firm and grey.

4. 4

   Season the rice

   Let the sushi rice cool to just warm. Hot rice will part-cook the tuna the moment they touch.

5. 5

   Build

   Divide the rice between bowls and arrange the tuna, avocado, edamame, and cucumber on top. Finish with sesame seeds, nori, and pickled ginger.

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