🍣 Hawaiian-Style Poke Bowl with Macadamia Nuts 🥑🌰
🌟 Ingredients:
For the Poke Bowl:
8 oz sushi-grade salmon, diced 🍣
1/4 cup diced onions (sweet or red) 🧅
1/4 cup seaweed (wakame or nori), chopped 🌿
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced 🥒
1 avocado, diced 🥑
1/4 cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped 🌰
Cooked sushi rice or mixed greens (optional) 🍚
For the Classic Shoyu Marinade:
2 tablespoons soy sauce 🥢
1 tablespoon sesame oil 🥄
1 tablespoon rice vinegar 🍚
1 teaspoon honey or sugar 🍯
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 🧄
1 teaspoon sesame seeds 🌾
1 teaspoon lime juice 🍋
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
🧑🍳 How to Make Hawaiian-Style Poke Bowl with Macadamia Nuts:
Step 1: Prepare the Classic Shoyu Marinade:
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey (or sugar), grated ginger, sesame seeds, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Set aside to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the other ingredients.
Step 2: Marinate the Salmon:
In a medium bowl, combine the diced salmon and diced onions.
Pour the shoyu marinade over the salmon mixture and toss gently to coat.
Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Step 3: Assemble the Poke Bowl:
In a serving bowl, add a base of sushi rice or mixed greens.
Arrange the marinated salmon on top.
Add sliced cucumber, diced avocado, seaweed, and chopped macadamia nuts around the bowl.
Step 4: Garnish and Serve:
Drizzle any remaining shoyu marinade over the bowl for extra flavor.
Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh herbs, like cilantro, if desired.
🍴 Serve & Enjoy:
Enjoy this fresh, flavorful poke bowl with the perfect mix of savory salmon, crunchy macadamia nuts, and creamy avocado.
Optional: Add a touch of sriracha or chili flakes for extra heat!