Hawaiian Ahi Poke
Looking for intriguing party recipes for New Years? This perky Poke Recipe could be the life of your party. Hawaiian Ahi Poke makes a splash on the islands, has elegant appeal, and takes only moments to make.
When you think of standard Hawaiian foods, what come to mind? Kalua Pork, Fresh Grilled Fish, Poi, Lomi Lomi, Hawaiian Sweet Bread, POG, Spam… Poke.
Poke, pronounced both po-kee and po-kay, is a lesser known Hawaiian favorite. This raw seafood salad, a cross between sushi and ceviche, is loved by both the locals and the haole (white folk) that come to stay. You can find fresh pre-made Poke at every fish counter in Hawaiian grocery stores and at seafood markets across the state. Locals often stop by the market several times a week for this quick and healthy lunch.
I have to confess, we made it a goal to test every Poke Recipe we could find during our time in Hawaii, eating it nearly every day. We ate Ahi poke, octopus poke, crab poke, oyster poke, mussel poke and several other Hawaiian fish varieties. Our favorite, by far, was the Ahi Poke. Rich, tender, sashimi grade Ahi tuna dressed with simple ingredients to allow the essence of the raw fish to shine.
Poke is versatile and recipes are made to taste. The main components in every style are: extremely fresh seafood, Maui onion, and soy sauce. All other ingredients are negotiable.
Hawaiian Poke makes an incredible first course at a holiday dinner party and can be served as shots at a cocktail party. It is likely to be the quickest recipe you make and have the biggest impact on your party guests. This Poke Recipe has only seven ingredients and can be made the morning of the party and set out right before it starts. If you like sushi or ceviche, you will LOVE poke!
Modern party pieces from Villeroy & Boch.
Yield: 6-8 servings
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Ahi Poke Recipe
Ingredients:
2 large sashimi grade Ahi tuna steaks (1 1/2 lbs.)
1 shallot, sliced
1/2 cup chopped green onion
3 Tb. soy sauce
1 tsp. sesame oil
1 tsp. chili garlic sauce
1 Tb. sesame seeds
Directions:
Pat the Ahi dry, then neatly cut it into small 1/2 inch cubes. Place in a bowl.
Add the shallots, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, and sesame seeds.
Gently toss. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.
*For another variation, omit the chili sauce and add 1/2 tsp. wasabi paste and 1 tsp. honey.
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I’d hop in the car and come right over if I thought there would be any leftovers…..but I’m sure there were none
looks so pretty and delicious. I will be giving this a try. I just have to find out where to buy sushi grade tuna.
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Mmmm… that Ahi poke looks so drool-worthy!!! I want some. Like now
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I would be all over this any time of the year. If this was at a party I would hide in the corner & eat all of it!! Love poke & I have never made it. So very simple though!
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This is a dish my husband will be all over. He adores raw tuna in any form. Your photos are gorgeous as well! have a wonderful new year Sommer. I look forward to sharing recipes in the new year!
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Oh man, delicious! I love ahi tuna so much, and it shines best in simple dishes like this one. Wonderful!
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I’ll never forget a “who’s on first?” type conversation with the fish guy at the Koneohe commissary. They had lomi lomi salmon, poke, and a couple of other raw fish salads, with a sign above them saying “It is recommended that all fish is cooked to X degrees to ensure safety.”
I asked the guy, “Cook it? Really? I thought it was supposed to be eaten raw.”
“Yes, you cook it.”
“So, then, it’s not raw?”
“Yes, you eat it raw. Better raw.”
“But the sign? You’re saying to cook it?”
“Yes, cook it. Have to cook it.”
“So it’s not safe raw?”
“Very safe raw. Better raw. Eat it raw.”
“But the sign?”
“Yes, cook it.”
“Really cook it?”
“I don’t cook it.”
Went on for ten minutes or so.
Have really enjoyed following you this past year. Cheers and happy 2012!
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This is beautiful Sommer! What a way to dress up a New Year’s party. It looks like your time in Hawaii was well spent!
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What a beautiful dish! The colors are just popping.
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How marvelous does this look!?! I love a good fish tartar
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This must rate as my favorite appetizer ever! YUM! And that last photo is amazing!!
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I’ve seen many of your dessert posts, and this post has the same fresh and delectable look. Kudos!
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need to get over my mental hangup on sushi and raw fish, and broaden my food varieties!
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love this. So healthy and looks so good
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This hors d’oeuvre looks so beautiful! I love the idea of serving it as a bite sized treat, a little shot as part of a new years spread. Your photos are beautifil – the color of that fish is incredible!
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Lori B — January 3rd, 2012 @ 4:10 pm
In the spirit of the post, instead of hors d’oeuvre we call these appetizer-like dishes pupu in Hawaii. Aloha!
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wow, this looks amazing. We get great fish down here in South Florida, I’m definitely going to add this to my “to make” list. Great photos too! Inspiring me to try harder on my site
Cheers,
Robyn
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What a refreshing dish to make this time of year! Like others have said, the colors are beautiful. Yay for “po-kay”! (That couldn’t be helped.)
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I LOVE poke! There’s actually a poke bar at a grocery store near there so I treat myself to some when I shop there. Gotta try making it at home soon!
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I am a huge poke fan! When we were in Hawaii over the summer, we tried all different kinds from the local supermarket.
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You are much more adventurous than I am! I do have to say this does look delish!
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Oh yum, I would love to try this! It looks so fresh and flavourful.
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Looks like you had some great eats while laying around on island time! Yum – this is a truly beautiful dish. Have a happy New Year!
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Looks delicious. I love poke. I’ll have to agree with the others above – such beautiful color!
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Gorgeous!!
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I would love to try this, simple yet full of flavor. another winner sommer!!
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What a beautiful presentation! I didn’t realize how simple this dish was to prepare, definitely giving this a try. Thank you!
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To really take it over the top, use Aloha Brand Shoyu (soy sauce). Kikkoman is a little too salty (if that’s possible). Ono recipe!
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I love Ahi Poki, and Lomilomi Salmon. My In-Laws are from Maui and the few times we went there I just loved the food. Especially all the fresh seafood. For our wedding a few years ago my SIL made us Lomi Lomi Salmon.
I might have to do Poki at home now.
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I love Poke! Most of the time when I’ve had it, it also had seaweed in it? Is this just one of those regional things?
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We made this recipe last night, it was perfect. Everyone loved it and we will definitely do it again soon. Incredibly fast & easy. We served immediately.
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Absolutely, 100% stunning, pinning this immediately!
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I have been looking for an authentic version of this Hawaiian dish for a while. It was absolutely my favourite thing to eat while I was in Honolulu. Thanks you so much for sharing. Will be trying this oh so soon!
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Hey!
If there are any leftovers what would be the suggested way of storing it or would it be a complete lost?
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Sommer — February 25th, 2013 @ 6:24 pm
You can refrigerate it for a day or two.
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Kate — February 25th, 2013 @ 7:51 pm
THANKS! I was planning on making some just for my husband and I because we love ahi-poke, but was a little worried about leftovers. Anyways, thanks again!
This brings back memories from when our Military Family was stationed in Hawaii. Family use to get the Ahi Poke from local Military Commissary in Pearl Harbor and it was so good. I would say this best entry level sushi recipe/dish. Once you’ve experienced this, you can try making some Sushi-rice dishes like Tuna or Samon Nigiri, which don’t require rolling.
In my area, in the Southeast, it’s difficult to find sushi grade tuna (Ahi – Pacific Yellow Fin) in stores; however, we are able some decent tuna (alantic yellow / blue fin ?). Go thing about Poke is the flavor other ingrediants can make up the differance when Ahi is not available.
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What a information of un-ambiguity and preserveness of precious know-how about unexpected emotions.
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