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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  • 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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FAQs

What is poke bowl sauce made of? ›

Poke Bowl Sauce: The protein in the bowl is usually marinated in a flavorful sauce, frequently made with soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, and sesame seeds. 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.

What is poke signature sauce? ›

The house sauce in a poke bowl is a signature sauce created by the poke bowl restaurant. It is typically a combination of various ingredients such as soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and other seasonings that give the poke bowl its unique flavor.

What is OG sauce in poke? ›

OG Sauce. You won't find this sauce anywhere else, it is so original it even has a secret recipe! This sweet sauce is soy based and has garlic and ginger notes. We put this on pretty much everything, and that's what makes it the true OG. Gluten Free and Vegan Friendly.

What does classic poke sauce taste like? ›

At first taste, poke sauce reveals its complex flavor profile—a harmonious fusion of sweetness and tanginess that dances on the palate. The sweetness, reminiscent of tropical fruits and honey, provides a luscious backdrop that enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients.

Is poke always marinated? ›

C.C.: Generally speaking, poke would refer to raw pieces of tuna cut into cubes, then marinated with soy sauce and sesame oil and mixed with onion; though the variations go far beyond this generalization. Poke doesn't necessarily have to be tuna or even seafood, nor does it have to be raw or cubed.

What is Kikkoman poke sauce? ›

It is based on our naturally brewed soy sauce made according to a traditional recipe. We add toasted sesame oil, a hint of lemon and some chilli. It's umami at its finest. And the perfect flavour combination to complement the mix of raw fish and vibrant vegetables.

What is volcano sauce poke bowl? ›

Our volcano sauce is a mayonnaise based sauce mixed with a garlic chili paste and ponzu, which is a tangy, citrus, soy-based sauce. WASABI: This Kikkoman brand creamy wasabi sauce is a blend of wasabi and horseradish, diluted with lemon juice and whipped up with egg yolks.

Why do Hawaiians eat poke? ›

Fishing and fish caught beyond the reef in the deep sea were reserved for chiefs according to the kapu system which regulated the way of life in Ancient Hawaii. Poke began as cut-offs from catch to serve as a snack.

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 Aloha sauce poke? ›

What is Hawaiian Poke (Aloha Poke)? It's a delicious, easy-to-make appetizer or main course traditionally made with ahi tuna, soy sauce, sesame oil, scallions, and - of course - many variations thereof.

What is authentic Hawaiian poke? ›

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 is Malibu sauce poke? ›

"Malibu Sauce" is my fav, our take on the classic soy/sesame poke sauce, but with lime zest, garlic and sancho pepper.

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).

What is original poke sauce? ›

The sauce is a blend of sweet, salty, and savory flavors that are combined to create a delicious umami taste. The most common ingredients in poke sauce include soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic, but there are many variations of the recipe that incorporate different flavors and spices.

Should poke be served hot or cold? ›

Fruit pie is good both cold and hot, but especially cold if I am having it for breakfast. Meat pies are also good both cold and hot: hot for dinner and cold for lunch the next day. Egg pie, aka quiche, is also good both cold and hot. And so is pecan pie and many custard-based pies.

What is ponzu sauce made of? ›

Ponzu sauce is a Japanese dipping sauce made from soy sauce or tamari, citrus juice, mirin, katsuobushi (bonito flakes), kombu (kelp), and rice vinegar. It's commonly served as a condiment for sashimi, shabu shabu (hot pot), tataki (grilled meat), gyoza (dumplings), cold noodles, and tempura.

Is poke sauce the same as eel sauce? ›

Eel sauce and poke sauce are not the same thing. The eel sauce is made differently and usually has a thicker texture then the poke sauce which is, in general, on the thinner side.

What were the original ingredients in poke bowls? ›

Origin of Poke Bowls

In Hawaiian, the word “poke” (pronounced (poh-keh), means “to slice or cut crosswise into pieces.” Fishermen in ancient Hawaii would take reef fish (i.e near-shore fish) and massage them with simple ingredients from the sea such as sea salt, seaweed or limu, which is a type of algae.

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