Ahi Poke
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Ahi Poke is a raw fish salad that is served on pupu {appetizer} platters, as a side dish, or as an entree all over the Hawaiian Islands. I will admit…I was a bit skeptical about eating raw fish, it just goes against everything that we mainlanders are used to! But you know what, I got over my fear and gave it a try…and it’s delicious….
What is Ahi Poke?
Poke is the Hawaiian verb for “section” or “to slice or cut”. More traditional versions include aku {an oily tuna} and he’e {octopus}, but ahi {yellowfin tuna} is becoming increasingly popular. To be honest, I am not sure exactly what type of tuna that I used. I found it individually packaged in the freezer section and it is deep pink, which is the color I remember the Ahi Poke being on all of the pupu platters in Hawaii, LOL
This is one of the easiest appetizers that you will ever make. 🙂
How to make Ahi Poke:
Dice ahi into small pieces and place in a bowl…..
Add the shoyu {soy sauce or coconut aminos}, sesame oil, onions, ginger, garlic and sesame seeds…..
Toss to combine. Serve immediately as an appetizer or entree…..
as a side dish…..
or as part of an Ahi Poke Stack…..
Just substitute fresh ahi for the Bumble Bee version in the recipe. 😉
Notes:
- For a Paleo Ahi Poke, substitute coconut aminos and you may need more salt..but do a taste test first.
More delicious luau recipes:
- Instant Pot Kalua Pork
- Hawaiian Potato Salad
- Steamed Rice
- Huli Huli Chicken on the Grill
- Instant Pot Huli Huli Chicken
- Classic Piña Colada
- Mai Tai Cocktail
Enjoy!!
Ahi Poke
Ingredients
- 6 ounces fresh raw ahi {yellowfin tuna}
- 1 Tablespoon low sodium shoyu soy sauce, or coconut aminos
- ¼ teaspoon alaea Hawaiian red sea salt
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil
- ½ Tablespoon minced maui or red onion
- 1 Tablespoon chopped green onion
- ¼ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 large clove garlic pressed or finely minced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Dice ahi into small pieces and place in a bowl.
- Add the shoyu {soy sauce or coconut aminos}, sesame oil, onions, ginger, garlic and sesame seeds. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- The side dish Ahi Poke in the image above was served with Instant Pot Kalua Pork, Hawaiian Potato Salad, and Steamed Rice.
- For a Paleo Ahi Poke, substitute coconut aminos and you may need more salt..but do a taste test first.
You have no idea how excited I am to try this! It is served at one of my favorite restaurants and I get it every time! Can’t wait to make it myself! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I love a lot of Hawaiian food, but have never tried the raw fish. Your ahi poke looks delicious! Thank you for sharing you recipe with us at the #HomeMattersParty this week.