Quick and Easy Poke Bowl
It’s healthy and perfect for any meal
‘Poke’ in Hawaiian means to slice or cut. Hence, it is no surprise that a poke bowl consists of a variety of ingredients that have been cut into bite sizes.
A poke bowl is a good way to add variety to your diet without getting sick of the ingredients. This is because the concoctions are endless! Plus, you’re able to your portions or even reduce or add any ingredient depending on your dietary needs.
Now, poke bowls can be a little costly if you were to purchase it from a restaurant or cafe. The good news is, poke bowls are easy to assemble at home, as long as you have fresh and quality ingredients. Plus, they’re pocket- friendly too! Also, if you have children, preparing poke bowls are a good way to get them to be part of your meal preparation. To get you started, here’s a poke bowl chart to help you out.
BUILD YOUR OWN POKE BOWL AT HOME
#1 START WITH YOUR BASE
- Salad leaves
- Brown rice
- Pasta
- Quinoa
#2 DECIDE ON YOUR FIBRE
- Baby spinach
- Red cabbage
- Cucumber
- Avocado
- Onion
- Mango
- Carrot
- Apple
- Tomato
- Pineapple
#3 YOUR PROTEIN
- Fish
- Chicken
- Beef
- Tofu
- Tempeh
#4 TOPPINGS
- Sesame seeds
- Seaweed flakes
- Spring onions
- Parsley
- Fish roe
NOTE: The best part about a poke bowl is that almost every ingredient fits into it! Give it a try at home because we’re certain that you’ll love it.