Soy Ginger Watermelon Rice Bowls With Avocado And Cucumber Recipes

WATERMELON "POKE" BOWL RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, cut around the watermelon slices rind to remove, then dice into 1-inch (2 cm) cubes.
• Transfer 4 cups (600 g) to a medium bowl, reserving the rest for another use.
• In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lime juice, agave, scallions, ginger, white sesame seeds, and chile flakes. Mix well.
• Pour the marinade over the watermelon cubes and stir. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let marinate in the fridge for 1 hour.
• Slice the cucumber into thin half moons and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the mayo and Sriracha.
• To assemble the poke bowls, start with rice as a base and top with cucumbers, avocado, edamame, nori, pickled ginger, Sriracha mayo, cilantro, and crushed peanuts.
• Add a scoop of the marinated watermelon and use the marinade as a dressing to drizzle over the bowl.
• Garnish with black sesame seeds, if desired.
• Enjoy!

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOY, GINGER AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Sprinkle the cucumbers with a generous amount of salt and let sit in a colander in the sink for 15 minutes. Rinse and dry on a kitchen towel. Transfer to a salad bowl.
• Whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, cayenne, and pepper. Whisk in the sesame oil and the sunflower or grapeseed oil. Toss with the cucumbers, scallions, and cilantro. Chill until ready to serve.

SOY-GINGER WATERMELON RICE BOWLS WITH AVOCADO AND CUCUMBER

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons water to a boil. Add the rice and a pinch of salt and return to a boil. Stir once, then cover and cook over low heat until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let steam for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix the scallions with the ginger, soy sauce, canola oil and 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar. Add the watermelon and gently toss to coat. Let marinate while you prepare the rest of the recipe. Stir gently occasionally.
• In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise and sriracha.
• Gently fluff the sushi rice with a fork or rice paddle. In a small bowl, mix the sugar with the remaining 1/4 cup rice vinegar until dissolved. Drizzle over the rice and then gently fold the rice to mix.
• Divide the rice between 4 bowls and top with the avocado, cucumbers and watermelon. Drizzle with the sriracha mayo and sprinkle generously with the furikake. Serve.

SESAME-GINGER CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing, mix first 7 ingredients. Trim ends and cut cucumbers crosswise into 3-in. sections. Cut sections into julienne strips., To serve, toss cucumbers with sesame seeds and dressing. Sprinkle with green onions.

SESAME CUCUMBER AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Place the sesame oil, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, sugar, soy sauce and red-pepper flakes into a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of water and whisk until emulsified. Taste, and adjust seasonings. (Dressing should taste acidic, a little sweet and salty.)
• When you're ready to eat, prepare the salad: Halve the avocados and discard the pits. Using a small paring knife, carefully score the avocado flesh into 1/2-inch cubes, avoiding cutting through the skin. Use a large spoon to scoop out the avocado flesh (in one spoonful, if possible), as close to the skin as possible. Transfer avocado cubes to a large bowl and add the dressing; toss gently.
• Add the cucumbers and scallions and toss everything together. Season with salt and black pepper, top with more sesame seeds, and serve immediately.