The poké bowl is a popular food trend, which originated in Hawaii. Typically, it contains freshly caught fish that is served on rice. In this recipe I marinate the salmon for four to eight hours before cooking. I then serve it with coconut rice and additional toppings.

Ingredients

Salmon Marinade

• 1 clove of garlic, grated
• 1 teaspoon of ginger, grated
• 3 tablespoons of coconut aminos or soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 2 tablespoons of Sriracha
• 2 teaspoons of sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons of water
• 4 salmon filets, skin removed

Poké Sauce

• 1/3 cup of sunflower butter or other nut butter
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 3 teaspoons of ginger, grated
• 3 cloves of garlic, grated
• 2 tablespoons of coconut aminos or soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of mirin
• 2 teaspoons of sesame oil
• Water to thin

Coconut Rice

• 1 1/2 cups of jasmine rice
• 15 ounce can of unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 clove of garlic, grated
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of water

Additional toppings

• Avocado
• Bell pepper
• Cabbage
• Carrot
• Cucumber
• Edamame
• Lotus root
• Mango
• Pickled ginger
• Scallions
• Sesame seeds
• Sriracha
• Wasabi

Instructions

Prepare the marinade for the salmon

1. Combine all ingredients in a measuring cup.
2. Set aside a small amount to use for brushing on the salmon as it cooks.
3. Place remainder of the marinade in a Ziploc bag with the salmon.
4. Refrigerate four to eight hours.

Prepare the rice

1. In a small pot combine the rice, coconut milk, garlic, salt, and water.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Once it begins to boil, cover and reduce the heat to low.
4. Let it simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and keep the rice covered for an additional 10 minutes.

Prepare the salmon

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of oil.
2. Remove the salmon filets from the marinade and place in the pan.
3. Cook for two minutes per side.
4. Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional four minutes or until cooked through. During this time you will brush the reserved marinade over the salmon.

Assemble the bowls

1. Place the rice in a bowl.
2. Cut the salmon into small bite sized cubes and place on top of the rice.
3. Add desired additional toppings.
4. Pour the poké sauce over top of the bowls.
5. Garnish with scallions and enjoy!