Watermelon Poke Bowl
Watermelon isn’t just for sweet dessert recipes. Try it in this refreshing poke bowl, paired with pineapple and coriander for some zing. The best part of a poke bowl is being able to swap the fruit and veg for whatever you have in - the dressing is good on everything!
Substitute:
- No pineapple? Try with mango instead.
- No coriander? Use chives or parsley.
- Want to throw in some other ingredients? Try with shredded red cabbage, sliced spring onions, edamame beans or tomatoes.
- No tamari? Soy sauce works well.
- Want it spicy? Add a teaspoon of sriracha or gochujang to the dressing.
- Vegan? Swap the honey for maple syrup.
- No rice? Try quinoa as a base instead.
- If cooking your own rice, 150g dry rice is a good portion size for two.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 0 minute
Total time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
½ watermelon
1 cucumber
1 pineapple (small)
2 tbsp coriander
1 tsp toasted sesame seed
250 g steamed rice (or rice of your choice)
For the dressing:
2 tbsp tamari
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp honey
2 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
Recipe:
If you haven't prepped the rice already, get it cooking (according to the package instructions or however you like to do it). Allow it to cool slightly so it is warm (ideally, not hot) before assembling the poke bowl.
Then, prep the watermelon. Remove the rind and cut the flesh into bite-sized cubes. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, honey and grated ginger until well combined. Pour the dressing over the watermelon cubes, stir well to coat and set aside.
Cube the cucumber and pineapple and finely chop the coriander.
To assemble, split the cooked rice between bowls - this is the base layer. Arrange the watermelon, cucumber, pineapple and coriander evenly over the rice. Generously drizzle the remaining dressing (from the bottom of the watermelon bowl) over the top, and finish by sprinkling sesame seeds over the top. Enjoy!
How to store
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
