Description

While traditional Hawaiian poke bowls are typically made with pieces of tuna or salmon, this vegan version uses watermelon radish cubes, which provide the perfect canvas for a marinade of rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger.

Scale

Ingredients

1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sesame oil
2 Tbsp plus 1 tsp coconut aminos, divided
1 Tbsp grated ginger
2 1/2 lbs watermelon radishes, large diced
1/2 tsp sea salt, divided
2 cups Jade Pearl Rice (see note)
2 Tbsp hot water
1 tsp wasabi powder
1 avocado, diced
1 cup roughly chopped cilantro, medium packed
2 limes, juiced
3 cups edamame, prepared according to package directions
1 1/2 cups sunflower sprouts
3/4 cup pickled jalapeño slices
3/4 cup kimchi (see note)
1 large carrot, julienned
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine vinegar, sesame oil, 2 Tbsp of the coconut aminos, and ginger, whisking well to combine. Add radishes, stirring well, and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a medium saucepan, combine 3 cups of water and 1/4 tsp of the salt and bring to a boil. Add rice, stirring well, and cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for a few minutes. Fluff and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together hot water and wasabi powder until well combined. Let sit for about 5 minutes to let flavors release.
In a food processor, combine wasabi, avocado, cilantro, lime juice, remaining 1 tsp of the coconut aminos, and remaining 1/4 tsp of the salt. Process until smooth and creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
To serve, divide rice evenly among six bowls. Top with radishes, edamame, sunflower sprouts, jalapeño, kimchi, and carrot. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds, and drizzle with avocado cream.

Notes

Jade Pearl Rice can sometimes be found in specialty shops or health food stores, or can be purchased online from Amazon.com. If you can’t find Jade Pearl Rice, feel free to substitute your favorite rice or grain option.

I love Wildbrine Korean Kimchi because it is both vegan and gluten-free. If you can’t find it in a store near you, you can use your favorite vegan kimchi brand instead.