Salmon Avocado Poke Bowl
Elevate your lunch with this vibrant poke bowl featuring thick-cut salmon, creamy mashed avocado, and a zesty, savory sauce, all topped with a rich raw egg yolk.
This poke bowl brings the sophisticated flavors of a high-end Japanese restaurant into your own kitchen. By pairing succulent, thick-cut salmon with a refreshing avocado base and a rich, savory dressing, it strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and lightness. It is a quick yet impressive meal that celebrates fresh ingredients and simple, high-impact culinary techniques.
Ingredients
- 200 g fresh salmon fillet
- 1 whole avocado
- 1 cup cooked short-grain rice
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tsp wasabi
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fish roe
- 1 raw egg yolk
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- to taste black pepper
- optional seasoned seaweed flakes
- optional lemon wedge
Instructions
- 1Cut the salmon
Place the raw salmon fillet on a wooden cutting board and slice it into thick, uniform cubes. These hearty pieces ensure that every bite is packed with meaty texture.
Tip: Keep your knife sharp for clean cuts without tearing the delicate fish flesh. - 2Season the salmon
In a mixing bowl, combine the thick-cut salmon cubes with light soy sauce, Thai sweet chili sauce, a dollop of wasabi, creamy mayonnaise, and a spoonful of fish roe.
Tip: Add the wasabi gradually to taste to ensure the heat is balanced for everyone. - 3Mix and coat
Using a spoon, gently stir the seasoned salmon cubes until every piece is evenly coated in the creamy, flavorful sauce.
Tip: Be gentle during mixing to keep the salmon cubes intact and beautiful. - 4Prepare the rice base
Place a layer of warm, steaming rice at the bottom of your serving bowl and top it with a generous sprinkle of seasoned seaweed flakes.
Tip: Using freshly cooked short-grain rice provides the best texture for this bowl. - 5Add avocado
Spread a layer of diced and mashed avocado over the seasoned rice. The avocado should be seasoned with a bit of pepper and fresh lemon juice for a refreshing taste.
Tip: Adding lemon juice to the avocado not only improves the flavor but also prevents it from browning. - 6Prepare the mashed avocado
Dice a whole avocado and place it into a bowl. Sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, then mash it until you reach a creamy yet textured consistency. This avocado layer provides a refreshing, creamy base for the salmon rice bowl.
Tip: Adding lemon juice not only brightens the flavor but also prevents the avocado from oxidizing and turning brown.
