Marinating and baking chunks of watermelon (yes, really!) creates a tender, tuna-like texture fit for poke—traditionally a bowl of diced raw fish with lots of toppers.
Ingredients
- 0.33 cups soy sauce
- 0.25 cups rice vinegar
- 0.25 cups vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (from 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 lbs watermelon , rind removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise (such as Kewpie
- 4 cups white rice
- 2 avocados , sliced avocados
- 1 nglish cucumber , sliced
- 1 cup radishes
- 1 cup hot cooked shelled edamame
- 1 carrot , shredded
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- thinly sliced green onions , for garnish
Instructions
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1
For marinade, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, oil, lime zest, lime juice, ginger, and honey in a large bowl. Add watermelon; toss to coat. Chill, covered, at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 10x15-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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3
Transfer watermelon from marinade to prepared pan with a slotted spoon, allowing marinade to drip off. Chill remaining marinade, covered, while watermelon bakes. Bake watermelon until browned, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly.
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For dressing, stir 2 tablespoons reserved marinade into mayonnaise in a small bowl. Pour remaining reserved marinade over baked watermelon.
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5
Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top each serving with watermelon, avocados, cucumber, radishes, edamame, and carrot. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Garnish with green onions.
Nutrition Facts
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