Spicy Watermelon Poke
This Spicy Watermelon Poke is a healthy, delicious, vegan spin on the classic Hawaiian dish. Sweet watermelon is marinated in a spicy soy sauce mixture and served over rice. Top your with bowl crispy fresh vegetables for a nutritious lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
For The Watermelon
- About 3 Cups Freshly Cut Cubed Watermelon
- 2 Limes juiced - about 1/4 cup
- 1 Tbsp Grated Ginger
- ¼ Cup Tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp Ume Plum Vinegar*
- 1 Tbsp Sweet Onion very finely diced
- 1 Tbsp Jalapeno diced
For The Bowls
- Rice prepared and cooled
- Edamame prepared and cooled
- Cucumbers
- Radishes
- Green Onions
- Jalapeno
- Black & White Sesame Seeds
- Lime Wedges
Instructions
Make the Watermelon
- Whisk all of the watermelon marinade ingredients together in a bowl
- Add watermelon and gently toss to coat
- Let sit for at least 20 minutes, stirring half way through
- While the watermelon is marinating prepare the bowl ingredients
Assemble The Bowls
- Add your desired amount of cooked & cooled rice to your bowl
- Top with vegetables
- Add watermelon
- Sprinkle bowl with sesame seeds and garnish with lime wedge
Notes
*Ume Plum vinegar is salty and tart, it adds a great umami flavor. If you can't find it or if you don't want to buy a whole bottle and potentially not use it rice vinegar will work as well.
For the bowl toppings use whatever portions and vegetable cuts you prefer.
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