Poke Bowl – Hawaiian Style Tuna with Simple Supermarket Swaps

salmon

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos are lower in sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

black sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: white sesame seeds

💰Cheaper: no seeds

White sesame seeds are similar in flavor, while omitting seeds reduces cost.

Toast macadamia nuts in a non-stick skillet until slightly golden.

Soak sushi nori in marination liquid to wilt and soften.

Cut dry ingredients and mix with wet ingredients in a bowl.

Add soy sauce and a few drops of toasted sesame oil to the bowl and mix.

Slice tuna into fine cubes and add to the mixing bowl.

Add sweet onion to the bowl in a 2:1 ratio with tuna.

Slice scallion white thinly and add to the bowl.

Break toasted macadamia nuts using a pestle mortar and add to the bowl.

Mix all ingredients gently and let marinate for a couple of minutes before serving.

Plate the poke and garnish with optional greens.

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