Do You Have A Few Recipes For Poke?

Oh, braddah! You like make some ono kine poke, ah? I get you covered! Poke is all about fresh ingredients and simple prep, so let’s get you started on some classic recipes. Here’s a few local-style ones for try…

1. Classic Shoyu Ahi Poke

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. fresh ahi (yellowfin tuna), cut into ½-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup shoyu (soy sauce)
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • ¼ cup sweet Maui onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tsp Hawaiian salt (or coarse sea salt)
  • 1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
  • Optional: chopped ogo (seaweed), 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions:

  1. In one bowl, mix together the shoyu, sesame oil, and Hawaiian salt.
  2. Add in the ahi cubes and toss ‘em gently to coat.
  3. Mix in the sweet onions, green onions, and optional ogo or red pepper flakes.
  4. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.
  5. Chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes, then it’s ready for go!

2. Spicy Ahi Poke

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. fresh ahi, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (Kewpie mayo if can!)
  • 1-2 tbsp Sriracha, adjust to your spice level
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp tobiko (fish roe) or masago (capelin roe)
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Optional: avocado cubes, sliced cucumber

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Sriracha, sesame oil, and soy sauce until smooth.
  2. Add in the ahi cubes and toss gently until everything’s coated.
  3. Stir in the tobiko and green onions.
  4. Add the optional avocado and cucumber for extra flavor and crunch.
  5. Chill and serve with rice or as a pupu (appetizer) with some cold beers!

3. Limu Kohu Ahi Poke

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. fresh ahi, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp inamona (roasted, crushed kukui nuts)
  • ¼ cup limu kohu (or any edible seaweed like ogo), chopped
  • 1 tsp Hawaiian salt
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, and Hawaiian salt in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add in the ahi cubes and toss gently.
  3. Mix in the chopped limu and inamona, and then sprinkle the green onions on top.
  4. Let it chill for a bit, then enjoy with some hot rice!

Bonus Tip: Wasabi Poke Twist

Just add a teaspoon of wasabi paste into your shoyu-sesame oil mix if you like that little kick. Even add some wasabi peas for crunch if you like get creative, yeah?

Quick Tips for Da Best Poke:

  • Fresh Fish is Key! Always get sashimi-grade ahi, so you not worried about da kine quality.
  • Taste as You Go: Every fish and batch of ingredients can be a bit different, so taste and adjust the shoyu, salt, and spice.
  • Simple is Best: Sometimes a little limu, a sprinkle of Hawaiian salt, and fresh fish is all you need.

🤙🏼Kai