Tuna Poke

Poke is a Hawaiian dish featuring local fish cut up in bite-sized pieces and seasoned with Asian flavors. Eat this on its own or make a more filling dish with rice and the veggies of your choice. 

‍Ingredients: 

• Fresh wild tuna
• Wheat-free soy sauce 
• Sesame oil 
• Green onion
• Cilantro
• Sriracha
• Sugar
• Fresh ginger
• Sesame seed

‍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 avocado as filling. Pro tip: add a drizzle of sriracha mayo on top for some spice and drink with guava nectar, Hawaii style!