Do you know what Poke Tuna is? It’s delicious, and you will love this poke tuna recipe made in a salad stack. All the ingredients mess together for an amazingly delicious meal.
My husband and I are addicted to making stacked salad recipes. We have been trying all types of combinations with great success.
The Poke Tuna Recipe is one we have made several times, and I know you will love it.
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What Is A Stack Recipe & What Supplies To I Need?
To make a stack recipe, you stack all the ingredients for the meal or salad on top of each other.
We purchased stainless steel round cake molds to create our layered salad recipes.
They are sold in a set of two, and the size (3 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter) was a perfect proportion for each of us a meal.
This sounds small; however, you will be amazed at how much salad you can pack into one.
DIY Mold Options
You can use a tin can with the top and bottom removed; however, you want a smooth can without ridges.
You can also use a large round coffee mug. For this method, you need to reverse the order of ingredients because you will be dumping them upside down.
What Is Poke Tuna?
First, the word Poke is Hawaiian for a chunk.
So technically any food cut into chunks and marinated is a Poke!
However, seafood is what most people consider a Poke.
A tuna poke is raw pieces of sushi-grade tuna cut into chunks and marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, and onions.
Ingredients to Make Two Poke Tuna Stack Recipes
- 1 lb. yellow fin tuna
- 2 cups Sticky Rice cooked & cooled
- 2 Avocado’s Chopped in cubes
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice squeezed over chopped Avocado
- 4 oz. Cream Cheese cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons chopped Red Pepper
- 1/4 cup Chopped Chives
- 1 tsp. Toasted Sesame Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- Dash of Chili Powder
- Pistachio Nuts or Pecans (chopped)
- Balsamic Glaze
- Cooking Spray
Marinate Poke Tuna
Begin by chopping the Tuna, Chives, and Nuts and adding them to a bowl.
Add sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili powder to toss.
Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Make Avocado Layer
Just before starting to make your poke tuna stack, mix the avocado with lime juice and add chopped cream cheese and red pepper to toss.
Prepare Your Plates
Begin by preparing your plates for the Tuna Poke Stack.
Drizzle the plate with Balsamic Glaze, and then add your greased metal stack mold to the center of the plate. I used a small amount of cooking spray on the inside of the mold
Make Poke Tuna Recipe By Stacking Ingredients
Begin by holding the mold steady in the center of the plate.
First, layer 1/2 of the sticky rice into the bottom of the first mold. Press down with a spoon or spatula.
Next, add the 1/2 of the avocado mixture and press down on top of rice.
Finally, add the marinated poke tuna.
Once both molds are filled equally, you can refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer.
This allows the ingredients to marinate together for a tasty combination.
However, it’s okay to serve immediately.
To serve, gently press down on the tuna poke and gently lift the mold upward.
Beautiful Presentation
One of the benefits of making a stacked recipe is the beautiful presentation. In addition, the flavors mess together for a unique burst of flavor with each bite.
I hope you give this recipe a try. It’s perfect for a meal in one bite.
I highly recommend the Cobb Salad Stack With Chicken Recipe if you haven’t tried it.
Additional Recipes
Here are some additional recipes you will enjoy.
Easy Delicious Rare Tuna Recipe
Easy to make, low calorie, Ranch Water Cocktail Recipe
Money Saving Delicious Cured Smoke Salmon Recipe
Easy Cucumber Dip made with fresh grated cucumbers and herbs
Easy breakfast or brunch recipe that can be prepared a day in advance of cooking.
Poke Tuna Stack Recipe
Easy to make Poke Tuna Recipe Stack. A meal in one bite recipe that's simply delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Sushi Grade Tuna
- 2 Cups Sticky Rice Cooked & Cooled
- 2 Avocado's Chopped
- 2 TBLS Fresh Lime Juice
- 4 oz. Cream Cheese Cut into Chunks
- 2 TBLS Red Pepper Chopped
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Chives
- 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 2 TBLS Soy Sauce
- Dash of Chili Powder
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Nuts (Pistachio, Pecans, Macadamia, or Walnuts - your choice)
- Balsamic Glaze
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Begin by cooking rice and allow it to cool
- Add pistachio nuts, chives, & chopped tuna to a bowl (or your choice of nuts)
- Mix with soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili powder
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes to marinate poke tuna.
- Just before starting your stack, chop the avocados and sprinkle them with lime juice.
- Mix the avocado with creme cheese and red peppers.
- Drizzle your plates with balsamic glaze.
- Spray the inside of the molds with a small amount of cooking spray.
- Place the metal stack mold in the center of each plate
- Add 1/2 of rice to the bottom of each mold and press down firmly with a spoon or spatula.
- Next, add 1/2 of the avocado mix and press down.
- Finally, add the marinated poke tuna to the top of the stack.
- Drizzle with add'l balsamic glaze if desired.
Notes
This recipe is based on a 4-inch diameter by 3-inch high mold and makes 2 servings.
Recommended Products
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Fresh Wild Sashimi Grade Yellowfin (Ahi) Tuna (Maguro) - 2lbs -
TastePadThai Fresh Key Limes 3 lbs. (Organic Premium 3 Pounds Key Limes) -
Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil Spray, Keto and Paleo Diet Friendly, Kosher Cooking Spray for Baking, High-Heat Cooking and Frying (6 oz) -
McCormick Culinary Dark Chili Powder, 20 oz - One 20 Ounce Container or Dark Chili Powder, Enhances Nachos, Tacos, Enchiladas and Dark Chocolate -
La Tourangelle, Toasted Sesame Oil, Great for Cooking, Add to Noodles, Stir-Fry, Vegetables, Vinaigrettes, and Marinades, 8.45 fl oz -
KISHIBORI SHOYU 12.2 fl oz(360ml). Pure artisan Japanese soy sauce. All natural barrel aged 1 year unadulterated and without preservatives -
Wonderful Pistachios, No Shells, Roasted and Salted Nuts, 12 Ounce Resealable Bag, Good Source of Protein, Gluten Free, On-the Go-Snack -
De La Rosa Balsamic Glaze, Vegan, Kosher, Non-GMO & Gluten Free, Great for Salad Dressing, Marinades, Toppings & More, Made from Balsamic Vinegar of Spain, 8.45 Oz (Pack of 1) -
Ateco Round Cake Ring Dessert Mold, 3" High x 4" Diameter, Stainless Steel
Nutrition Information
Yield
2Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 1384Total Fat 83gSaturated Fat 21gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 57gCholesterol 96mgSodium 2017mgCarbohydrates 131gFiber 20gSugar 28gProtein 38g
Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I include basic calorie and nutrition information for recipes as a courtesy. However, due to wide variations in brands, nutrition data is subject to change for every user. Nutrition data is calculated using Calorie Counter App and information is entered as accurately as possible. We subtract all sugar alcohols from erythritol and xylitol from the final carb count because that is how THM calculates carbs.
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Renae
Monday 17th of April 2023
This sounds delicious!
Rachel
Tuesday 18th of April 2023
Renae, It is really good.