Nowadays, dishes are invented by not only chefs but also food lovers themselves - an example of that is the infamous “Poke Bowl”.

Pronounced as poh-KAY which rhymes with ‘okay’ - poke bowls are now all over social media and evidently a lot of menus too.

A new found favourite for health fanatics and fitness freaks as well as sushi lovers - Poke Bowls can be referred to as next generation sushi or a deconstructed sushi.

What are Poke Bowls?

Poke means “to slice or cut” in Hawaiian and refers to chunks of raw, marinated fish, usually tuna or salmon, which is then tossed over rice and topped with vegetables and sauces.

What makes Poke Bowls special?

It is said, Poke Bowls are a great option. They are usually high in lean protein, healthy fats from fish, avocado and seeds and packed full of fibre from all the veggies and wholegrains, plus loaded with vitamins and antioxidants. It can be an appetizer or a main dish of native hawaiian cuisine.

A traditional Poke Bowl with a 500G serving size has the following nutritional values:

Calories: 567kcal

Fat: 41g

Saturated Fat: 6g

Carbs: 25g

Protein: 27g

Fiber: 8g

Vitamin A: 20% DV

Calcium: 7% DV

Ingredients that make the Poke Bowls popular-

Rice : the base layer of jasmine rice or a bamboo rice or even black & red rice is partnered. The warm rice is the right proximity against the super cold tuna. Some restaurants are offering low-carb options like zucchini noodles and kelp salad. The option to be as healthy as you want is part of the appeal and being special of the dish.

White Rice

Kcal : 167.70/ (130 gms )

Protein : 3.47g

Carbs: 36.39 g

Fats: .36 g

Fish: The main ingredient, most commonly raw yellowfin tuna. But you can choose between several fish, including salmon and snapper. If raw fish isn’t your thing, look for options like tofu or cooked crab. In this way, you will never be out of way - being healthy.

Smoked Salmon

Kcal: 96/ (220gms)

Protein: 40.22 g

Carbs: 0.0 g

Fats: 9.50 g

Vegetables: To add color to the dish and make it healthier, these are usually found in a bowl:

Avocado(30gms)

Kcal: 48

Protein: 0.60 g

Carbs: 2.56 g

Fats: 4.40 g

Spring Onions(20gms)

Kcal: 5.11

Protein: 0.41 g

Carbs: 0.60 g

Fats: 0.05g

Cucumber(30gms)

Kcal: 3

Protein: 0.18 g

Carbs: 0.65 g

Fats: 0.05g

Black Sesame(4gms)

Kcal: 20.33

Protein: 0.77 g

Carbs: 0.41 g

Fats: 1. 72g

Dressing: To highlight the fish and the dish itself, these are most commonly used for dressing, or other condiments like, shoyu, ponzu or even spicy black-bean paste. To add a beneficial effect to our taste bud, The red chili sauce is recommended.

Soy Sauce (32grms)

Kcal: 16.96

Protein: 2.60g

Carbs: 1.57g

Fats: 0.18g

Mayonnaise(5grms)

Kcal: 16.70

Protein: 0.03g

Carbs: 0.43g

Fats: 1.65g

Sriracha (5grms)

Kcal: 3.05

Protein: 0.04g

Carbs: 0.69g

Fats: 0.02g

Sesame Oil(3gms)

Kcal: 26.52

Protein: 0.0g

Carbs: 0.0g

Fats: 3g

If you have a restaurant, cafe, cloud kitchen, or central kitchen and want to start a Poke Bowl brand that stands out - sharing food data with consumers is the best way to attract them to your brand. Contact NutriCal to do the same.

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