Making canned tuna poke taste like the real deal
While canned tuna is a tasty substitute for fresh, we acknowledge that it doesn't quite match the original. Fresh tuna offers a slightly brighter and milder flavor, whereas canned tuna can come off as drier. However, with a few simple tips, you can make it hard to tell the difference.
To create a poke bowl with traditional ingredients like edamame, avocado, cucumber, and shredded carrots, consider adding elements that enhance the flavor of canned tuna, giving it a more fresh-caught vibe. To elevate the oceanic taste, sprinkle crushed seaweed over the bowl or use it as an edible scoop for your poke. For a more complex flavor, try furikake, which typically includes seaweed, bonito flakes, sesame seeds, and various spices. When making your poke bowl sauce, think about adding fish sauce to intensify that coastal essence. A quick squeeze of lemon juice can also brighten the fishy notes of the tuna.
When selecting a can of tuna for your poke bowl, steer clear of "chunk" labels and choose "solid" ones instead. Solid tuna contains larger, less flaky fillets that closely resemble the size and shape of raw tuna used in poke bowls. So, the next time you're craving a beach-style poke bowl, grab a can of tuna and whip up this Hawaiian classic without overspending.
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