Poke, pronounced poh-kay, is a Hawaiian raw fish dish that is quickly becoming a popular favorite. Traditional seasonings include soy sauce and sesame oil. Serving the ingredients over rice makes it a meal in a bowl.
It's easy to make at home. This poke bowl has thin sliced radish, fresh salmon marinated in soy sauce, avocado cubes, grated carrots, sesame seeds and cilantro.
Helpful Hints:
_ Toasted sesame oil can be found in most supermarkets. Regular sesame oil can be used.
_ Cooked shrimp can be substituted for the raw salmon.
_ A quick way to chop cilantro is to snip the leaves with a scissors.
Countdown:
_ Marinate salmon.
_ Prepare remaining ingredients.
_ Make rice.
_ Assemble all ingredients into a bowl and serve.
Shopping List:
To buy: 1 bottle reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 bottle rice vinegar, 1 bottle toasted sesame oil, } pound wild salmon, 1 package microwave brown rice,1 ripe medium avocado, 1 bunch radishes, 1 bunch cilantro, 1 package shredded carrots and 1 package sesame seeds.
Staples: minced garlic, salt and black peppercorns.
