Vegan Mango Avocado Poke Bowl

Inspired by the colourful, rice-based format of poke bowls, this vegan version keeps the focus on freshness, texture and clean seasoning rather than fish. Vinegared sushi rice provides a soft, lightly tangy base for creamy avocado, firm ripe mango, cucumber, radish and bright edamame. A simple soy, rice vinegar and toasted sesame oil dressing brings savoury depth without weighing the bowl down, while spring onion and sesame seeds add a final aromatic finish. It is best served freshly assembled, making it a practical lunch with crisp vegetables, mellow sweetness and satisfying contrast in every bite.
Cuisine style Hawaiian-inspired vegan fusion
Time commitment Under 1 hour
Cooking style Meal prep friendly

Why this recipe works

  • Fresh texture contrast: Soft rice and avocado are balanced by crisp cucumber, radish and tender edamame.
  • Bright, balanced dressing: Rice vinegar lifts the soy sauce and toasted sesame oil, keeping the bowl savoury and fresh rather than heavy.
  • Quick cooking: Only the rice and edamame need cooking, so most of the work is simple slicing and assembly.
  • Easy to adapt: The bowl format makes it simple to adjust the toppings, dressing or garnish while keeping the same fresh, satisfying structure.

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Ingredient notes

  • Choose fruit that holds its shape: Use mango and avocado that are ripe but still firm enough to cut cleanly; very soft fruit can collapse when the bowl is tossed.
  • Season the rice while warm: Folding rice vinegar through the warm rice helps season the grains evenly without breaking them up.
  • Use toasted sesame oil: Toasted sesame oil gives the dressing its nutty aroma; plain sesame oil will taste much milder.

Timing notes

  • Best just assembled: Serve soon after adding the dressing so the avocado stays bright and the cucumber and radish keep their crunch.
  • Avoid fridge-cold rice: If the rice has been chilled, let it come back towards room temperature before serving for a softer, fluffier texture.

Make-ahead tips

  • Keep components separate: Store the rice, dressing and toppings in separate airtight containers, then assemble just before serving.
  • Prep the cooked elements early: The rice and edamame can be cooked ahead; slice the avocado last to keep it looking fresh.

Serving ideas

  • Finish with extra crunch: Add more roasted sesame seeds or spring onion at the table for texture and aroma.
  • Make it a fuller meal: Serve with miso soup or a simple seaweed salad for a light but more complete lunch.

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  1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear. Tip into a saucepan, cover with plenty of cold water and bring to the boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well, return to the pan, cover and leave to steam for 5 minutes.
  2. Transfer the warm rice to a mixing bowl and fold through the rice vinegar. Leave it to cool to room temperature while you prep the toppings, about 5 minutes. Keep the grains as intact as you can.
  3. Cook the edamame in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes until bright green and tender, then drain and cool under cold water. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and toasted sesame oil to make the dressing. Set aside.
  4. Slice the cucumber and radish thinly, then cut the mango and avocado into bite-size pieces. Finely slice the spring onion. Divide the rice between two bowls and arrange the edamame, cucumber, radish, mango and avocado on top.
  5. Drizzle over the dressing and finish with the spring onion and roasted sesame seeds. Serve straight away while the rice is fluffy and the toppings are fresh. If you prefer, toss everything gently in the bowl just before eating.

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Recipe notes

Tips

  • For the cleanest flavours and best texture, let the rice cool to room temperature rather than chilling it.
  • Slice the avocado last to keep it looking bright, and spoon the dressing over just before serving so the veg stays crisp.

Substitutions

  • Replace rice vinegar with white wine vinegar for a slightly sharper tang.
  • Replace roasted sesame seeds with white sesame seeds, toasting them briefly in a dry pan until fragrant.

Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 1 days
  • Best eaten fresh. If storing, keep the rice and toppings in separate airtight containers in the fridge and assemble just before serving; bring the rice back to room temperature for the best texture.

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Recipe overview

  • Servings: 2 bowls
  • Total time: 30min (15min active)
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Allergens:
    Sesame Soybeans
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