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Vegan Poke Bowl with Grilled Watermelon Tuna

Cultural Context

Originating from Hawaii, poke bowls traditionally feature raw fish marinated in soy sauce and served over rice. The vegan poke bowl with grilled watermelon tuna offers a plant-based twist, celebrating seasonal produce and the vibrant flavors of the islands. This dish has gained popularity beyond Hawaii, appealing to health-conscious diners and those seeking meat alternatives.

HawaiianUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 miniature seedless watermelon
1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon miso paste
2 tablespoons grated or minced ginger
2 seaweed snack sheets
brown rice
1 mango
1 avocado
carrot
cucumber

watermelon

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Cucumber provides a similar refreshing texture.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

White rice is often less expensive and cooks faster.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

Tamari is a gluten-free alternative.

avocado

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Mashed peas can mimic creaminess at a lower cost.

1

Slice the miniature seedless watermelon in half.

2

Reserve the watermelon rind for a fruit sauce.

3

Slice off the green peel and cut away the thick rind.

4

Slice the peeled watermelon into half-inch thick slices for steaks.

5

Cube the remaining watermelon slightly thicker for poke.

6

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

7

Place the watermelon slices in the oven and bake for one hour to toughen the texture and release water.

8

While the watermelon bakes, prepare the marinade by combining 1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce, 1 teaspoon miso paste, 2 tablespoons grated or minced ginger, and crumbled seaweed snack sheets.

9

Once the watermelon is done baking, place the pieces in the marinade and let them soak for at least two hours.

10

Grill the marinated watermelon pieces on a hot grill or indoor grill pan, being cautious of splashing.

11

Prepare the spicy mayo by mixing the oil-free mayo with 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and 2 1/2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or sriracha sauce.

12

Cook brown rice and spoon some of the leftover marinade over it for flavor.

13

Dice up the mango and avocado, and prepare carrot and cucumber.

14

Assemble the poke bowl with the grilled watermelon, rice, diced mango, avocado, carrot, and cucumber.

Cooking Techniques

grillingmarinatingslicing

Equipment Needed

indoor grill pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegan

Allergens

soysesame

Also Known As

Watermelon Poke BowlPlant-Based Poke Bowl

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