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What is poké and why is it fashionable?
We have seen several trends of new exotic dishes happen during the last two years that have been viral in all influencer accounts in Instagram, but without a doubt, one of the most viewed is that of the poké bowl.
This culinary creation, in addition to being delicious, is very aesthetic and looks good in all photos for its striking colors and its variety of ingredientsSo we can say that this dish has it all!
The birth of the poké trend
Poké is a typical Hawaiian dish that has become fashionable a few years ago in the United States. One of his best known fans is former President Barack Obama, who has repeatedly expressed his predilection for this curious combination.
Today, in practically all the cities of this country we can see this dish. So much is its fury on social networks that it has even come to Spain stomping with its proposal of a mixture of healthy, fresh, raw or steamed ingredients, providing flavor and low-calorie nutrients. The perfect combination for foodies who love the healthy and the natural.
Currently, we also find in Madrid and Barcelona some restaurants that have brought this new sensation to the Spanish to enjoy this delicious unknown. The pioneer who entered this product among us was Poké Maoli, which opened its doors in Barcelona last year.
Three friends, Guillermo, Hugo and Carlos are the owners of this place where they assure that, since its opening, the concept has been well received, since it was widely spread on Instagram among the celebrity accounts. In fact, they tell how in the first days of opening they could not supply the demand for their product and endless queues of customers formed in their establishment to be able to try it.
What is the poké bowl made of?
The poke bowl consists of a dish made from steamed rice or quinoa. On the surface, it has several ingredients that combine perfectly, which can vary, although the traditional (and also the most common) are chopped raw tuna or salmon, seaweed and avocado slices with a touch of black sesame.
With all the variety of places specializing in this dish or restaurants that have introduced this recipe to their menu, today, we find different types of poké bowlsFrom brown rice to Hawaiian green rice with bamboo.
This variety of styles of poké allows us to choose our favorite ingredients to personalize this dish and, thus, give it a personal touch. But, most of the sites specialized in this product offer you some varieties of poké recipes in case you don’t want to innovate.
If you have not tried it yet, we invite you to come to one of the restaurants specialized in poké in Spain and give us your opinion!