Chili Crunch Tuna Poke

When the weather is scorching hot, the last thing you want to do is turn on the stove. That’s why this Chili Crunch Tuna Poke Bowl is the ultimate solution. It’s fresh, flavorful, and completely no-cook. Plus, the spicy kick actually helps cool you down. It sounds counterintuitive, but eating spicy food on a hot day can help regulate your body temperature. Capsaicin (the compound in chili) makes you sweat, and when that sweat evaporates, it cools you down naturally. So, the heat from this chili crunch tuna poke actually makes you feel cooler in the long run!

Poke (pronounced poh-keh) is a Hawaiian dish traditionally made with raw fish, soy sauce, sesame oil, and seasonings. It’s refreshing, customizable, and perfect for quick meals. We’re adding a twist with chili crunch, which brings heat and texture, plus sweet onions for extra bite.

Ingredients

8 oz sushi-grade ahi tuna, diced into ½-inch cubes

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp chili crunch (or chili crisp)

1 tsp honey (optional, for balance)

½ avocado, diced

¼ cup sweet onion or red onion, thinly sliced

1 tbsp green onions, sliced

1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Steamed white or sushi rice, for serving

Optional toppings: cucumber slices, pickled ginger, nori strips, crispy fried shallots

1. Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, chili crunch, and honey.

2. Add diced tuna and thinly sliced onion to the sauce. Toss gently. Let sit 5 minutes.

3. Add tuna-onion mix over rice. Top with avocado, green onions, sesame seeds.

4. Drizzle extra chili crunch and sprinkle crispy shallots if you want extra crunch.

Cool down while you heat up