We know more and more new recipes every day. Thanks to the internet, traditional dishes from the other side of the world can become popular in our country in a matter of minutes. And without a doubt, this is something to celebrate for all food lovers. And that is exactly what has happened with the Hawaiian Poke Bowl, which celebrates its International Day every September 28th. Join us to celebrate it.
But first, do you know what Poke is? In Hawaiian means “cut, chop”, is a kind of salad based on raw fish that is accompanied with different fresh ingredients.
It is a dish originally from Hawaii, where it was invented by fishermen as a quick and simple recipe to consume protein while working, and without wasting too much time.
Later, it was the Japanese, Korean and Filipino immigrants who, thanks to their influence on the island, contributed their ingredients and traditions to the Poke Bowl. Thus creating the famous Hawaiian Poke Bowl.
Over time and thanks to social networks, this dish has become enormously popular. And yes, thanks to social networks because this dish owes much of its fame to the fact that it has been one of the most photographed recipes for social networks. Which has contributed greatly to the fame it has now.
International Poke Bowl Day
And, of course, the Hawaiian Poke also has its own day on the calendar. And it is celebrated every September 28th. Although we have done a lot of research on the origin of this day, we have not found its authors, although it must be a very recent celebration considering that this dish became popular in North America in 2014.
But we do not rule out that it is a great marketing work devised by one of the many Poke restaurants that, between 2014 and 2016 opened their doors to ride the wave of the Hawaiian bowl boom. Because without a doubt, it’s a perfect day to go for an authentic Poke Bowl.
Some curiosities of the Poke
They were born as a fast food for Hawaiian fishermen to eat without wasting much time.
Eventually, the dish became what it is today thanks to the influence of various cultures.
The Poke Bowl arrived in Spain in 2017.
Did you know that in Candá there is a contest called I Love Poke? In this television contest, the participating chefs compete to see who can prepare the best.
Although it is originally a dish based on raw fish, nowadays, thanks to its popularization, we can find Pokes of all kinds, even omitting fish.
How to celebrate this day?
Now that we know more about the Hawaiian Poke Bowl, and we know its history, let’s celebrate its day as it deserves. And for that, the best thing to do is to prepare a great Poke Bowl and enjoy this colorful and healthy food.
Traditional Hawaiian Poke Bowl Recipe
Ingredients
- 100 g Jasmine rice
- 100 g Fresh bluefin tuna
- 1/2 Avocado
- 1/2 Mango
- 1 Chives
- Nori seaweed
- Wakame
For the dressing
- 1 Tsp Sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- Sesame seeds (to taste)
- Salt (to taste, optional)
- 1 Lemon
Instructions
- We begin by cooking the rice. We simply put in a small saucepan a little water with a drizzle of oil and the rice. We bring to the boil and cook until it is to our liking.
- Meanwhile, cut all the ingredients into small cubes. We can cut the tuna before it has thawed completely, so it will be easier to cut it into small cubes.
- We continue preparing the sauce. Simply mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Add the tuna and let it stand for 10 minutes in the refrigerator with the marinade. This will give us time for the rice to finish cooking.
- When the rice is cooked, drain it and put it in a bowl. Add the avocado, mango and spring onion. Also the tuna with the sauce. And add the seaweed, previously hydrated.Now you can serve this wonderful traditional Hawaiian Poke Bowl.
Or you can look for your nearest Hawaiian food restaurant and select from all the options you have to make your own completely personalized Poke. Because these salads are very versatile.
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