This Watermelon Poke Bowl is packed with plant-based flavor! You won't miss the fish once you taste the delicious marinated watermelon!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Hawaiian
Servings 2
Ingredients
Watermelon Poke
2 1/2CupsWatermelondiced
Marinade
Juice from 1/2 Lemon
1InchCube of Gingergrated or minced
2TbsToasted Sesame Oil
1/4CupTamari or Soy Sauce
1/2TbsSesame Seeds
2TbsScallionschopped
The Rest of the Bowl
White or brown rice
Grated Carrots
Sprouts
Sesame Seeds
Chopped Scallions
Any other toppings you like!
Instructions
To begin, dice the watermelon into approx. 1/4 - 1/2" chunks (see photos for reference).
In a large bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients.
Submerge the watermelon into the marinade and mix around until all the watermelon is evenly coated. Marinate for 30 minutes so that the watermelon can absorb the flavor.
Once watermelon is done marinating, assemble the bowls (but don't throw away the marinade!). Add watermelon poke on top of brown rice, and serve with whatever toppings you like.
Drizzle the entire bowl with a few spoonfuls of the remaining marinade liquid (or even just plain soy sauce). Add a drizzle of sriracha if you'd like to kick things up a notch.
Enjoy!
Notes
Please use TOASTED sesame oil for this recipe, not regular untoasted sesame oil. This is a huge component of the flavor profile, so definitely do not skimp on it!