This avocado and cucumber poke bowl combines creamy and crunchy textures in a balance of fresh and slightly tangy flavors. The sushi rice warms the base, the ripe avocado brings softness while the cucumber adds freshness and crunch.
The protein-rich edamame, marinated in soy sauce and sesame oil, complete the bowl making it nutritious yet light. Simple seasonings like lime, sesame seeds, and spring onion enhance the ingredients without overpowering them.
Ideal for those looking for a balanced meal, achievable in a few steps and perfect for summer lunches or casual dinners. Present it in wide bowls to highlight the colors and add a crunchy note with crumbled nori for an authentic finishing touch.
Ingredients
- 200 g sushi rice (washed and drained)
- 300 ml water (for cooking the rice)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (for seasoning the rice)
- 1 spoon sugar (for the rice dressing)
- 1 teaspoon salt (for the rice dressing)
- 1 piece avocado (ripe, sliced)
- 1 piece cucumber (medium, thinly sliced into rounds)
- 150 g shelled edamame (boiled or frozen, drained)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-salt, for marinating the edamame)
- 1 spoon sesame oil (for seasoning the edamame)
- 1 piece lime (juice, for marinating and to taste)
- 1 spoon sesame seeds (toasted, for garnish)
- 2 pieces spring onions (thinly sliced, for garnish)
- 1 spoon chopped nori (or seaweed flakes, for a crunchy contrast)
- 30 g pickled ginger (optional) (optional, for serving)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional) (to taste for a spicy note)
Preparation
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1
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice with 300 ml of water in a covered pot for about 12–15 minutes on low heat, then let it rest for 10 minutes off the heat.
Durata indicativa: 25 min
Tip: Use a pot with a tightly fitting lid to prevent steam from escaping; resting is essential for the rice texture.
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2
Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves. Pour the dressing over the warm rice and gently stir with a wooden spoon to avoid crushing the grains. Let cool to room temperature.
Durata indicativa: 5 min
Tip: Add the seasoning little by little and taste: the rice should be slightly tangy and glossy.
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3
Meanwhile, boil the edamame for 4–5 minutes if fresh or frozen, drain and dry them. Transfer them to a bowl and season with soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice.
Durata indicativa: 10 min
Tip: Marinate them for at least 5 minutes to blend the flavors; you can also prepare them in advance and warm slightly before assembling.
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4
Cut the avocado into regular slices and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Sprinkle a little lime juice on the avocado to prevent it from oxidizing.
Durata indicativa: 5 min
Tip: Choose a ripe but firm avocado to get clean and firm slices.
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5
Distribute the rice into two bowls, add the marinated edamame, avocado slices, and cucumber rings in separate portions for a pleasing aesthetic effect.
Durata indicativa: 3 min
Tip: Alternate the colors in the bowl for a photogenic and appetizing result.
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6
Garnish with sliced spring onion, sesame seeds, chopped nori, and, if you like, pickled ginger and chili flakes.
Durata indicativa: 2 min
Tip: Add the sesame seeds at the end to maintain crunchiness.
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7
Serve the poke bowl immediately, optionally accompanied by an additional small bowl of soy sauce on the side.
Durata indicativa: 1 min
Tip: The bowl is best eaten fresh; if preparing in advance, keep the wetter ingredients separate.
Notes and Tips
Use a pot with a tightly fitting lid to prevent steam from escaping; resting is essential for the rice texture.
Add the seasoning little by little and taste: the rice should be slightly tangy and glossy.
Marinate them for at least 5 minutes to blend the flavors; you can also prepare them in advance and warm slightly before assembling.
Choose a ripe but firm avocado to get clean and firm slices.
Alternate the colors in the bowl for a photogenic and appetizing result.
Add the sesame seeds at the end to maintain crunchiness.
The bowl is best eaten fresh; if preparing in advance, keep the wetter ingredients separate.
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