• What is a poke bowl?

    The first thing to know about poké is that it’s pronounced ‘poh-kay’. The name comes from the Hawaiian verb, ‘to slice or cut’, and poké traditionally is any raw fish, usually tuna, that’s been cubed.

    We’re predicting poké will be a huge global trend.. This spicy Hawaiian tuna poké bowl with avo, baby marrow noodles and kale chips is best eaten casually, by the seaside. Here’s s a sensational recipe to try at home (seaside optional).

    Spicy Hawaiian tuna poké bowl with avo, baby marrow noodles and kale chips

    Serves: 2
    Cooking Time: 30 mins + 1 hr, to marinate

    Ingredients

    • Spicy Hawaiian tuna poké

    • pinch dried chilli flakes
    • 4 spring onions, finely sliced
    • 10ml (2 tsp) onion, peeled and finely grated
    • 5ml (1 tps) fresh ginger, peeled and grated
    • 30ml (2 tbsp) rice vinegar
    • 15ml (1 tbsp) sesame oil
    • 200g sushi-grade fresh/frozen tuna steaks, defrosted if frozen and cut into 1cm cubes
    • sea salt, to taste
    • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed
    • To serve

    • 200g baby-marrow noodles, lightly steamed
    • olive oil, to toss
    • handful sesame seeds, toasted
    • large handful store-bought kale chips,
    • (available at woolworths.co.za, faithful-to-nature.co.za and health stores)
    • pickled jalapeños (optional)
    • baby bright lights spinach leaves (optional)

    Instructions

    1

    For the poké, combine the chilli flakes, spring onion, onion, ginger, vinegar and sesame oil in a bowl. Add the tuna cubes and toss to coat. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, tossing occasionally.

    2

    Season the tuna well with salt and taste – adjusting the seasoning if necessary. Gently toss the avocado cubes in with the tuna.

    3

    Toss the baby marrow noodles with some olive oil and season well to taste. Add noodles to each bowl and top with the tuna-and-avo mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with kale chips, pickled jalapeños and baby bright lights spinach leaves, if desired.

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