Salmon Poke Bowl with Edamame (Printable format)

Vibrant salmon poke bowl with marinated salmon, edamame, avocado and crisp vegetables over rice.

# What You Need:

→ Fish & Marinade

01 - 400 g sushi-grade salmon fillet, skinless, cut into 1.5 cm cubes
02 - 3 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
05 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
07 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
08 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

→ Base & Toppings

09 - 2 cups cooked sushi rice (or jasmine or brown rice), cooled
10 - 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked
11 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
12 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
13 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
14 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
15 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
16 - 1 tbsp black or white sesame seeds
17 - Nori sheets or seaweed snacks, sliced, for garnish (optional)

→ Optional Extras

18 - Pickled ginger
19 - Sriracha or spicy mayo

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, and sesame seeds.
02 - Gently add in the cubed salmon, toss to coat, cover, and marinate in the fridge for 10–15 minutes.
03 - Prepare the rice according to package instructions. Fluff and keep warm or cooled, as preferred.
04 - Prepare the vegetables: Cook and drain the edamame, dice the avocado and cucumber, julienne the carrots, slice the green onions, and shred the cabbage.
05 - To assemble, divide the rice among 4 bowls. Arrange salmon, edamame, avocado, cucumber, carrots, and red cabbage on top in sections.
06 - Drizzle with extra marinade, and garnish with sesame seeds, nori, and green onions.
07 - Serve immediately with optional pickled ginger and spicy mayo.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Mixing up each bowl feels like letting your creativity out to play—there’s no wrong way to assemble it.
  • It always leaves everyone at the table quietly impressed with how something so vibrant comes together so quickly.
02 -
  • Once—I tried rushing the marinating time, and my salmon lacked its usual depth, so never skimp on that short wait.
  • Switching to a julienne peeler for the carrots saved me loads of time and gives prettier results than any knife skills I possess.
03 -
  • Only marinate the salmon right before eating—longer soaking makes it mushy rather than luscious.
  • Mix a few drops of lemon juice into the avocado cubes to keep them vibrant until serving.
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