10-year-old blew the birthday candles…

Papa: So, what do you want to do now that you turn 10?

10-year-old: Have my ears pierced!

Papa: That’s a wish! How about something you can do?

10-year-old: Make papa get my ears pierced.

Papa: ???

Easy poke bowl

(Adapted from A Couple Cooks)

For 4 servings

Marinated fish:
1 lb sashimi-grade fish (tuna, tilapia, salmon, yellowtail, etc.), cut into cubes
3 tbs soy sauce
1 tbs mirin
1 tbs sesame oil
1 tsp grated garlic clove
1/2 tsp grated ginger
A pinch of salt

Toppings:
1/2 English cucumber (cubed)
1 avocado (peeled, pitted, cubed)
2 radish (thinly sliced)
1 carrot (peeled, julienned) + 2 tbs rice vinegar + 1 tbs sugar
Shelled edamame
And other raw vegetables you fancy (e.g. microgreens, chopped bell pepper, etc.)
Cooked rice
Spicy mayo (mayonnaise + sriracha + wasabi to taste)
Sesame seeds (optional)

1. In a bowl, mix fish cubes with all marinade ingredients. Serve immediately
2. To serve: put the cooked rice in a bowl, top with the fish and all toppings. Add a dollop of spicy mayo and sprinkle some sesame seeds if using.