Let’s speak about tips on how to make a fantastic vegetarian poke bowl. Poke is a much-loved, conventional, uncooked fish preparation, lengthy widespread in Hawaii. Fishermen would season bits of their catch, and snack on it whereas working. Poke (pronounced poh-kay) has exploded in recognition, nicely past Hawaii, lately. The model I am posting right this moment is for any of you who love the thought of poke or poke bowls, however do not eat fish for no matter purpose. Vegetarian poke bowls are significantly improbable this time of yr as a result of they’re mild, clear, filling however not heavy, you already know?
Vegetarian Poke Bowl: The Parts
I usually use a watermelon poke, a model of this sushi rice (however any favourite sushi rice / mix will do), and a number of different vibrant toppings. Right here you see agency, natural tofu, sliced avocado, blanched asparagus, shaved watermelon radish, and micro sprouts. You probably have guacamole available, use a dollop of that! The bowl is drizzled, merely, with good soy sauce. And there is a sprinkling of sesame seeds and scallions. The opposite topping I actually crave, not pictured right here, is a showering of crispy, fried shallots.
Seasonal Variations
On the subject of toppings, what you see right here is only a leaping off level. And I encourage you to mess around with all of the parts. For instance, you may commerce in roasted squash cubes for the watermelon later within the yr. Or, maybe, a distinct melon varietal. And you can do roasted onions instead of scallions. Or, mess around with the drizzle on prime. For a fast poke bowl, I simply do a soy sauce drizzle, however you can whip up one thing extra complicated. Have enjoyable with it!
Though, it may be argued, a vegetarian poke bowl is not a actual poke bowl, it is a fantastic meal simply the identical. Preserve your eyes peeled for different inspiration as nicely. I really like seeing the artistic vegetarian variations on menus at poke spots throughout. A lot of concepts there that you just may replicate in your individual kitchens!
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