Mixed Fish and Avocado Poke Tower Recipe {Deconstructed Sushi} (2024)

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Are Poke bowls deconstructed sushi? ›

Sushi Bowls, also known as "Poke Bowls", are deconstructed sushi rolls, with sweet and tangy rice, marinated tomato “tuna”, edamame, and fresh juicy mango. A light and healthy meal featuring various textures and flavors, with no rolling required!

These deconstructed sushi bowls (poke bowls) are made with seasoned sushi rice, marinated salmon or ahi tuna, and a spicy mayo sauce, and are an easy alternative to sushi.

Poke Bowls Win by TKO!

Poke bowls and sushi are both healthy meal options and contain similar ingredients, but there's a clear winner here. Move over, sushi! It's time for a fresher, healthier option to take its turn in the spotlight.

Usually, poke bowl recipes use short-grain rice, specifically Japanese rice. But you can use any kind of rice in the recipe. If you are a health enthusiast then I would suggest using a whole grain brown rice or similar.

Deconstructed food is a culinary trend. It consists of dishes in which ingredients that are normally combined together are presented separately. Consumers are invited to re-assemble them in order to recreate the dish in they very own way. As an example I am attaching a photo of a deconstructed lemon meringue pie.

This gastronomic concept involves changing the appearance of the various ingredients used in a dish, but preserving and even reinforcing the intensity of their flavors. To do this, each of the components is treated separately, changing and transforming presentation, textures and forms, and playing with temperatures.

Deconstructed food allows chefs to get creative with their culinary art. It also makes for a unique dining experience, as each diner can interpret the dish as they please.

Poke (pronounced POH-keh) means “to slice or cut” in Hawaiian referring to cubes of marinated sushi grade fish which is then tossed over rice and topped with Asian- inspired sauces. While sushi and poke are similar in featuring raw fish, they are different in many ways.

Both bowls often feature similar toppings, such as avocado, cucumber, and furikake seasoning. However, poke rice bowls may also include ingredients that are not typically found in sushi rice bowls like edamame, seaweed salad, or pineapple chunks.

When buying poke, the most important thing you need to ensure is that the fish you purchase is of “sushi-grade” or “sashimi-grade.” Not all fish can be consumed raw. Raw fish used in poke is of the highest quality and freshness to avoid any food-related illnesses.

Do poke bowls use sushi-grade fish? ›

Ahi tuna has rich flavor, natural umami, and firm flesh, making it ideally suited for slicing into bite-sized chunks for poke bowls. Next, since you'll be eating raw tuna, you'd want to select sushi-grade or sashimi-grade fish.