Easy Poke Sauce Recipe (2024)

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Poke Sauce Recipe – a simple, easy poke sauce recipe that you can use to create your own poke bowls right at home!

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An Easy Poke Sauce Recipe

This simple poke sauce is made with 6 real ingredients and comes together in minutes. It will add SO much flavor to your favorite poke bowl! Whether you are using salmon, tuna, or any other type of poke bowl…. this sauce is seriously delicious. You can also omit the sriracha if spicy isn’t or thing or if spicy is your thing you can add as much as you want!

What You Will Need

  • Soy sauce – a deliciously salty base of any poke sauce! You could also you coconut aminos if you are concerned about the bowl being Whole30/Paleo.
  • Sesame oil & rice vinegar – the flavors are a necessity for any soy sauce-based sauce – they all go together so well!
  • Garlic & ginger – these are all about classic flavor!
  • Lime juice – just a bit of acidity helps to bring out all the flavors.
  • Sriracha (optional) – a touch of spiciness, if you are in the mood.

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What Does Poke Sauce Taste Like?

It is a delicious blend of savoury, spicy (if you want), and sweet flavors that are so light and refreshing on any poke bowl!

How Do I Use Poke Sauce?

Simply cut up the raw fish you wish to use in your poke bowl (i.e. salmon, tuna, etc.) and place it in a bowl with your poke sauce to coat the fish. Once you have the rest of your bowl assembled, just toss in the fish + sauce and enjoy! Our favorites are a Salmon Poke Bowl or a Tuna Poke Bowl.

Storing Your Poke Sauce

You can store your poke sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

How To Make An Easy Poke Sauce

Step one – Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix, then add your cut up fish.

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Step two – Add the fish + sauce to the bowl with your other ingredients.

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Easy Poke Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Erin Jensen
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: Approx. 1/4 cup
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Counter Top
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
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Easy Poke Sauce Recipe – a simple, easy poke sauce recipe that you can use to create your own poke bowls right at home!

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Whisk to combine.
  3. Use in your favorite poke bowl recipe!!

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  1. Crystal says

    I love this sauce recipe. I’ve used it many times with many different types of fresh fish. And tonight I’m marinating shark in the sauce. Yum!

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  2. Kalumir says

    Thank you for the recipe. I made the easy poke sauce recipe. I found the ingredients not balanced – way too much soy sauce relative to the amount of sesame oil and citrus and too little garlic which made it very salty. I had to add lots more oil and garlic and lots of honey to balance out the flavors.

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  3. EH says

    This was SO good!

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    • Erin says

      Happy to hear it!

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  4. Lakeisha says

    Recipe came out Amazing!! Looked for the actual sauce, couldn’t find it. So, I googled the recipe yours came up, and I got the ingredients and Boom!!
    Delicious ❤️❤️

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    • Erin says

      So happy to hear that, Lakeisha!

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  5. Janet Salmon says

    All these components make a most delicious dressing – would there be available a spice mix which is dry ingredients mostly because I go hiking/fishing …

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Easy Poke Sauce Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is poke sauce made of? ›

1/4 cup soy sauce. 1 tablespoon sesame oil. 1 tablespoon rice vinegar. 1 teaspoon honey or sugar.

What are good sauces for poke bowls? ›

Modern and light sauces include miso sesame shoyu sauce, Ponzu lime sauce, Yuzu kosho sauce, Spicy Mayo sauce, and Black garlic gochujang sauce from Sweetfin. These savory sauces and marinades add flavor to the protein, giving the bowl more depth and variety.

What is OG sauce in a poke bowl? ›

Fresh pineapple, habanero peppers, cilantro, wildflower honey and rice vinegar mixed with our Shoyu. OG Sauce. Sweet onions and fresh jalapeños marinated overnight with a blend of Shoyu, olive oil, sesame oil and rice vinegar. Ponzu. Premium gluten-free soy sauce mixed 50/50 with fresh orange, lemon and lime juice.

What is the healthiest poke sauce? ›

One of the healthiest you can go for is miso, which is an often overlooked source of probiotics. It's a healthier choice than creamy aioli, which is high in calories and Sriracha, which could be high in sugar, too.

What is the most common poke sauce? ›

Sauces. Common dressings you'll see on menus are: sweet shoyu (soy-based, light), ponzu (soy-based, more citrusy; also “chili ponzu”), and aioli (garlic, wasabi, sriracha).

Is poke good or bad for you? ›

Poke is Heart Healthy

Poke is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, the crucial fat that helps keep your heart healthy and protect you from heart disease. Getting enough omega-3 fatty acids each day helps contribute to a lower blood pressure and heart rate and also improves other potential heart disease risk factors.

What two sauces go on sushi? ›

Soy Sauce: used for dipping sushi and sashimi, soy sauce has a salty and sweet flavor that makes it ideal for topping off any roll. Wasabi: made from Kudzu, wasabi tastes slightly spicy like horseradish and mustard, and is used to add a kick to your sushi.

What do Hawaiians eat with poke? ›

Locally, a "poke bowl" means poke served over cooked rice. In dining restaurants, it is often served as like tartare (sans egg yolk) or tostada with chips of fried wonton wrappers or with prawn crackers, sometimes referred to as "poke nachos".

What is the base of a poke bowl? ›

Base - sushi rice is commonly used, but regular white and brown rice could also be used. Fish - The raw fish is normally tuna, but salmon and cooked prawns can also be used, or you can opt for a mixture. If you are not a fan of fish, cooked chicken or cubes of firm tofu could also be substituted.

What does ponzu sauce taste like? ›

What does Ponzu taste like? Kikkoman ponzu sauce is a blend of naturally brewed soy sauce, lemon, vinegar and sugar. It has a lovely balanced sweet, sour and salty flavour. It's suitable for vegetarians and vegans and is fat-free.

What is orange poke sauce? ›

The aromatic, sweet and fruity sauce. Made with orange juice, naturally brewed tamari soy sauce, A-grade maple syrup, ginger and a touch of toasted sesame oil. Adds a vibrant tang and freshness to your favourite dishes. Can be used as a dipping sauce and excellent as a salad dressing.

What is Kikkoman poke sauce? ›

Kikkoman's brand new Poke Sauce is an authentic combination of its famed naturally brewed soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, lemon juice and a little chilli.

Is a poke bowl healthier than sushi? ›

Poke Bowls Win by TKO!

Poke bowls and sushi are both healthy meal options and contain similar ingredients, but there's a clear winner here. Move over, sushi! It's time for a fresher, healthier option to take its turn in the spotlight.

Is poke bowl Hawaiian or Japanese? ›

Poke is a traditional Hawaiian dish and sushi originates in Japan. Hawaiian food takes a lot of influence from Japanese food, but poke is Hawaiian. Traditionally, poke is made from ahi tuna or octopus (tako) that has been roughly cut into bite sized pieces and marinated with whatever was on hand.

What's poke sauce taste like? ›

Poke sauce typically consists of soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sometimes additional ingredients such as ginger, garlic, and chili flakes. These ingredients combine to create a savory, umami-rich flavor that complements the fresh fish in poke bowls.

What is the crunchy stuff in a poke bowl? ›

Adding crunchy bits to your poke bowl makes it even more delicious. Common choices are crispy onions, garlic chips, and sesame seeds. Shredded nori (a type of seaweed) adds a seafood-like flavor, while sweet furikake, a Japanese seasoning, is another popular pick.

Does poke sauce have sugar? ›

ingredients. SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), SUGAR, SRIRACHA HOT CHILI SAUCE, (CHILI PEPPER, VINEGAR, GARLIC, SUGAR, SALT, WATER, NATURAL FLAVORS, XANTHAN GUM), SESAME OIL, WATER, VINEGAR, XANTHAN GUM.

What is poke Island sauce? ›

What is Poke Sauce? Although there are many sauces we use to generate great seafood flavor, Poke sauce typically involves a combination of soy sauce, sesame oil, and maybe some hot pepper. Our favorite sauces include shoyu, ponzu, og sauce, Island Fin Fire, and wicked wahine.

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