Seared Tuna Poke Bowls with Cilantro Rice

Seared Tuna Poke Bowls are made with soy sauce-marinated ahi tuna steaks, cilantro rice, fresh veggies and a spicy mayo sauce. This is a tasty and filling meal!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Keyword poke bowls

Prep Time 45

Cook Time 2

Total Time 47

Servings

Calories 636kcal

Author sanna

Ingredients

For the Tuna Steaks

2 x140 grams ahi tuna steaks sushi grade
1 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp brown sugar
1 thumbsized ginger minced
2 cloves garlic minced
⅛ tsp salt
⅛ tsp pepper

Cilantro Rice

1-2 tbsp cooking oil
2 cloves garlic minced
2 cups basmati white rice rinsed and drained
3 cups water
½ tsp salt
1 cup cilantro chopped

Toppings

1 cup edamame beans
¼ cup green onions chopped
1 large cucumber diced
red pepper flakes
sesame seeds

Spicy Mayo

1 tsp sriracha
¼ cup mayonnaise

Instructions

Marinate the Tuna Steaks

Thaw the fish overnight in the fridge if you are using the frozen variety. Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger and garlic, and brown sugar in a dish or small bowl. Add the steaks and turn to coat. Let this marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours, gently turning the fish once or twice so that the steaks absorb the flavor evenly.

Make the Cilantro Rice

Sauté the garlic in oil, then add rinsed basmati rice, toss to brown the rice lightly. Add water and salt. Bring to a boil. lower the heat and maintain a gentle simmer until all the liquid is absorbed. Add the chopped cilantro. Fluff the rice with a fork, cover and cook until rice is tender.
While the rice is cooking, prepare your toppings. Cook the edamame. Chop the cucumbers and green onions. Combine the spicy mayo ingredients in a small bowl.

Sear the Ahi Tuna

Heat oil in a skillet or flat grill over medium-high heat. Add the tuna steaks and cook for 40-60 second per side. The outer should be nicely seared and most of the middle is pink/reddish brown. Let the fish rest briefly, then use a sharp knife to slice against the grain.

Make your Poke

Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top with seared tuna. Garnish with your veggies, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds. Drizzle spicy mayo over everything. Enjoy!

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