Ingredients
Rice Base:
- 170 g sushi rice
- 220 ml (1 cup) water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Pickled Onions:
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon caster sugar
- A pinch of salt and pepper
Sesame Mayo Drizzle:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1-3 tablespoons cold water (to thin)
Teriyaki Chicken:
- 1 large chicken breast, approx 250g (9 oz)
- 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
Toppings:
- 60 g edamame beans
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- ½ bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 60 g cucumber, cut into thin semi-circles
- 80 g pineapple, fresh or canned, cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the rice: Rinse the sushi rice in a colander under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 15 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
- Cook the rice: Place the drained rice in a pot with 220 ml of cold water and cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer with the lid on for 10 minutes.
- Rest the rice: Remove the pot from heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes without disturbing it.
- Season the rice: In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Once the rice has rested, gently fold in the vinegar mixture with a wooden spoon to season the rice.
- Prepare the pickled onions: Boil a kettle of water. Pour boiling water slowly over the thinly sliced red onions in a colander to mellow their sharpness, then drain.
- Marinate pickled onions: Transfer the drained onions to a bowl, add rice vinegar, caster sugar, salt, and pepper, then mix well and set aside to pickle.
- Make sesame mayo drizzle: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sesame oil, and 1 to 3 tablespoons of cold water, adjusting until the sauce reaches a drizzleable consistency.
- Cook the teriyaki chicken: Slice the chicken breast in half lengthwise to make two thin pieces. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Glaze the chicken: Add teriyaki sauce and a tablespoon of water to the pan. Cook for an additional minute, spooning the sauce over the chicken constantly.
- Slice the chicken: Remove chicken from the pan, place on a chopping board, and slice into thin strips.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the seasoned rice among serving bowls. Top with pickled onions, pineapple chunks, edamame beans, julienned carrots, bell pepper slices, cucumber semi-circles, and sliced chicken.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle each bowl with sesame mayo and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Teriyaki Chicken Poke Bowl!
Notes
- Use sushi rice for the best texture, but short grain rice can work as a substitute.
- Adjust the amount of water in the sesame mayo drizzle to achieve your preferred consistency.
- For a spicier kick, add a drizzle of sriracha to the sesame mayo.
- Fresh pineapple is preferred for natural sweetness, but canned pineapple chunks work well too.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Poke Bowl
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese Fusion