This authentically Hawaiian dish has made its way from the tropical islands of Hawaii to the mainland—and we are ALL about it! Poke is the quintessential summer supper. You don’t have to fire up the grill or heat up the stove, just slice up your favorite fresh fish, add some toppings of your choice, and enjoy a taste of the tropics. Poke, pronounced Poh-kay, translates to section or slice, and refers to fresh fish that can be served as an appetizer or main course. The opportunities are endless and nutritious, too, but we’ve got a couple tips on making it the best. Check out our recipe below. It’s a glorious concoction of sushi-grade ahi tuna, sweet onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, macadamia nuts, and scallions. Enjoy!
Poke Essentials
Recipe
1 lb. sushi grade tuna
1 ½ tbsp. soy sauce
¼ tsp. ginger
1 tbsp. sesame oil
¾ tsp. Hawaiian salt
¼ c. thinly sliced Maui yellow onion
½ c. chopped green onion
1/8 tsp. gochugaru powder
1 tbsp. finely chopped toasted Macadamia nuts
2 c. steamed rice
2 c. leafy green of choice
Vinaigrette (Optional)
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. rice vinegar
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
Directions
Cook sushi rice and keep warm. Place all ingredients for the vinaigrette in a mason jar and shake vigorously. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Divide greens amongst all bowls. Divide rice equally. Layer with ingredients and drizzle with the sesame vinaigrette. Garnish with your favorite toppings.
Top it Off
When it comes to toppings…let your imagination run wild! If you like it, use it!
Edamame
Spring onions
Avocado
Wonton chips
Toasted coconut
Chopped pineapple
Chopped mango
Mandarin oranges
Sliced almonds
Crispy fried onion rings
Fresh jalapenos
Pickled purple onion
Fresh mixed greens
Cucumber
Shredded carrots
Radishes
Fresh herbs
Sesame seeds