Smoked mackerel poke bowl with cucumber, beetroot and Thai black rice
This mackerel poke bowl is a fresh twist on the traditional poke bowl, featuring tender mackerel, crunchy cucumber and vibrant beetroot. It’s packed with textures and earthy flavours, balanced with a zesty dressing and served on chewy black rice. Substitute mackerel with smoked trout or salmon if preferred.
Ingredients
Method- 195 g Woolworths Blue Elephant Thai black rice, cooked and cooled
- 160 g Woolworths hot-smoked peppered mackerel
- 100 g mini cucumbers, roughly sliced
- 80 g Woolworths beetroot spirals
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup edamame beans, shelled (optional)
- 40 g baby spinach, to garnish
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 t black or white sesame seeds, to garnish
- fresh coriander or microgreens, to garnish (optional)
- Woolworths slice ginger in brine, for serving
- lime juice, for serving For the dressing, whisk:
- 2 T soya sauce
- 1 t sesame oil
- 1 T Woolworths Asian rice vinegar
- 1 honey or maple syrup
- 1 t fresh ginger, grated
Method
Ingredients1. Cook the rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, allow to cool slightly then divide between serving bowls.
2. Arrange the mackerel, kohlrabi, beetroot, avocado, and edamame on top of the rice. Drizzle with the dressing.
3. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and top with the spring onions, coriander or microgreens if desired.
Cook’s note: Serve with extra soya sauce on the side if you prefer a saltier flavour. If you don’t have kohlrabi, try using thinly sliced cucumber or radishes for a similar crunch.
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Photographs: Jan Ras
Production: Amy Ebedes-Murray
Food assistant: Bianca Jones
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