![]() ![]() On its native Pacific island, it’s quite the staple and is freshly made in most convenience stores. Apparently, most people know that poké is a Hawaiian national dish but few know that it was ‘invented’ by fishermen, who would season the cut-offs from their daily catch (Pohkay) whilst sat on their boats, and eat them. Poke means “to slice or cut” in Hawaiian. In NYC, for example, trendy veggie alternatives such as cauli rice and zoodles are used as base layers.įun fact – poke (pronounced “poke-ay”, in case you were wondering) gets its name from the food prep. But, before you go thinking it’s just sashimi or ceviche in a bowl (it kind of is), look to the USA for confirmation that there's more to it. ![]() You’ve heard of sashimi and long-loved ceviche, but poke leaves you intrigued.Ī poke bowl is based upon raw marinated fish, typically Ahi or Yellowfin tuna, that’s cubed and layered up with a satisfying serving of sticky rice and power-packed pickles. ![]() Though, worth noting that you can eat a poke bowl sans seafood, if fish isn't your thing. Sounds good, right?Īnd it gets even better when you remember that the benefits of fish are well-proven: it reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease, is a good source of vitamin B12, vitamin A and magnesium, and it’s high in protein. Ditch those drab lettuce leaves and, instead, fuel yourself with fresh fish, veggies and fresh mango. What is a poke bowl, we hear you ask? Only the most loved summer salad bowl around. You smoothie bowl it for breakfast, Buddha bowl it come lunch but what happens when it gets to dinner and, well, you’d rather dish it up than plate it out? ![]()
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