Salmon Poke

Our luxuriously creamy salmon pairs perfectly with crunchy cilantro and green onions. This mouthwatering poke strikes the savory-sweet balance with a kick of umami! 

‍Ingredients: 

• Salmon
• Tamari
• Maple syrup
• Sesame oil
• Sesame seed
• Cilantro
• Ginger
• Green onion
• Spices 

‍Origins:‍

Poke hails from Hawaii where you can find numerous variations in dedicated shops and even grocery stores, Safeway included! Original versions of poke use ahi tuna and octopus, called “tako,” both of which are found in Hawaiian waters. Poke has deep roots in Hawaii. “Poke” means to slice or cut in Hawaiian and in pre-contact times, Native Hawaiians ate raw fish massaged with sea salt, seaweed and kukui nuts or whatever else they had on hand. Today, poke is a popular dish for locals and tourists alike. 

‍How to eat: ‍

Poke is delicious on its own or as a poke bowl where the seafood is served over steaming hot rice with an assortment of veggies, from edamame and avocado to seaweed salad and fish roe. Sometimes I throw poke over a bed of spring mix or make a quick hand roll with nori and rice, and poke and cucumber as filling. Pro tip: add a drizzle of sriracha mayo on top for some spice and drink with guava nectar, Hawaii style!