Costco Tuna Poke vs. Homemade
We compared Costco's new tuna poke to our homemade poke. Our version is tastier and cost way less to make.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 300 grams/10.5 ounces yellowfin tuna 1” cubes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 green onion chopped
- Roasted sesame seeds
For the sushi rice
- 1 rice cup 180 grams/6.3 ounces Japanese rice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and green onion. Add tuna and gently toss so that all pieces are coated with the sauce. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Rinse rice until the water runs clear and drain rice well.
- Add the rice to the inner cooking pot of an electric pressure cooker then add equal part water. Let soak for 30 minutes. (Alternatively, use a rice cooker.)
- Close and lock the lid, making sure the steam knob is on Sealing/Locked. Pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
- Once the pressure cooking is done, natural release the pressure for 10 minutes. Then quick release the remaining pressure. Remove the rice into a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, heat up rice vinegar in the microwave and dissolve sugar and salt. Add the liquid to the cooked rice and mix well. Cover the rice with a damp paper towel. Let the rice cool.
- Divide the rice into two individual serving bowls. Top with equal amounts of tuna. Garnish with green onion and roasted sesame seeds.