A fun, fresh and customisable meal that lets everyone create their own bowl! Start with a base of rice or grains, add your favourite protein, pile on colourful vegetables and finish with a delicious dressing and crunchy toppings. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep or an easy lunch when everyone feels like something different.
Build-your-own Poke Bowl Recipe
PREP TIME: 10 MIN | COOKING TIME: 15 MIN | SERVES: 4
ALLERGENS: May contain soy, fish, shellfish, milk, egg, sesame and gluten depending on your chosen ingredients.
*Always check individual packaged products and ingredient labels, particularly when preparing food for someone with a severe allergy.
Ingredients
1. Choose your base
Choose one to create the foundation of your poke bowl:
2 cups uncooked sushi rice (approximately 400 g)
2 cups uncooked brown or wild rice
1½ cups uncooked quinoa
300–350 g rice noodles
2. Add your protein
Choose 1–2 options:
400 g salmon fillets, cooked and cubed
400 g chicken breast, teriyaki or sesame glazed
400 g cooked prawns
4 eggs, boiled
2 × 95 g tins tuna, drained
400 g firm tofu, pan-fried
2 cups shelled edamame
3. Load up on vegetables
Choose 3+ favourites:
1 cucumber, diced
1–2 carrots, grated or julienned
1–2 avocados, sliced
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 cup shelled edamame
2 cups cauliflower rice
1 cup sautéed mushrooms, sliced
2 cups lettuce, shredded
1 cup snow peas
1 cup mung bean sprouts
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen or canned and drained)
1 cup sliced radishes
½ cup spring onions
2 cups broccoli, cut into small florets and lightly steamed.
1 cup mango, diced
4. Pick your dressing
Choose your favourite dressing. Each recipe makes approximately 4 servings.
Creamy sesame dressing
2 tbsp low-fat mayonnaise
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp lime juice
1–2 tsp water to thin
Sesame ginger vinaigrette
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tsp honey
Honey soy dressing
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp grated ginger
Spicy sriracha mayo
3 tbsp low-fat mayonnaise
1 tbsp sriracha
1 tsp lime juice
1–2 tsp water to thin
5. Finish with your favourite toppings
Allow approximately 1–2 tablespoons of combined toppings per bowl, adjusting to taste.
Sesame seeds
Crispy fried shallots
Nori sheets, sliced
Pickled ginger
Fresh coriander
Chilli flakes
Pickled onions
Directions
Prepare your base: Cook your chosen rice, grains or noodles according to packet instructions. Divide between four serving bowls.
Cook your protein: Prepare your chosen protein. For salmon or chicken, season with soy sauce, sesame oil and a little honey before cooking. Ensure proteins are cooked thoroughly.
Prepare your vegetables: Wash, chop, grate or slice your chosen vegetables and arrange them on a serving platter.
Make your dressing: Whisk together your chosen dressing ingredients until smooth and well combined.
Build your bowls: Add your protein and favourite vegetables over the rice, grains or noodles.
Finish and enjoy: Drizzle with your chosen dressing and sprinkle over your favourite toppings.
Recipe tips
Make it a family-style meal: Put all the ingredients in separate bowls in the middle of the table and let everyone build their own.
Meal prep friendly: Prepare your base, protein and chopped vegetables ahead of time. Store separately in the fridge. Cool cooked rice quickly and refrigerate promptly.
Mix up the flavours: Try teriyaki chicken, spicy salmon or crispy tofu to keep things interesting.
Add more variety: Aim for a mix of colours, textures and different plant foods rather than sticking to the same vegetables every time.
Note: Quantities are suggested amounts for four serves. You don't need to use every ingredient option – mix and match according to your preferences!
As always, this recipe is made with love – Eatwise ♡