Fresh ahi tuna poke (poe-kay) is loved throughout Hawaii, combining sashimi grade fish with sesame oil, gluten free tamari, and a few simple seasonings for a deliciously easy meal. Served over sushi rice and surrounded by crisp vegetables and spicy edamame, poke is quickly winning fans here on the mainland as a fast and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Ahi Poke
1 lb. Ahi tuna, sashimi grade, ½” dice
½ tsp red chili flakes
¼ cup Tamari, gluten free
2 Tbsp sesame oil
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
¼ cup sweet yellow onion, finely sliced/shaved
¼ cup green onion, chopped fine
2 tsp sesame seeds, lightly toasted
2 tsp gomasio seasoning (optional) or dried seaweed, chopped
¼ head red cabbage, finely shredded
2 avocados, halved and sliced
2 watermelon (or other) radishes, peeled and sliced
Sushi Rice
1 cup sticky sushi rice
1.5 cups water
½ tsp salt
¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
1.5 Tbsp sugar
Sesame Edamame
8 oz. edamame, frozen, shelled
3 Tbsp sesame oil
½ tsp shichimi togarashi (Japanese 7 spice) or pinch each of cayenne, salt and pepper
Instructions
Ahi Poke
- Combine fish, chili flakes, tamari, oil, garlic, and sweet onion and mix well. Chill 15 min.
- Serve cold over sushi rice, garnished with green onion, sesame seeds, avocado, red cabbage, radish, gomasio, and Sesame Edamame.
Sushi Rice
- Rinse rice several times under cold water, soaking briefly between rinses, until water is clear.
- Combine rice, water and salt in a small pot with tight fitting lid and bring to a boil. Cover tightly and turn heat down to low, cooking 20 min. until water is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, combine vinegar and sugar; while rice is hot, stir vinegar mixture into rice gently. Serve immediately.
Sesame Edamame
- Sauté all in skillet over medium heat until edamame begins to color, about 4 min. Serve hot.
This recipe is brought to you by Chef Greg Cabeza at Market of Choice.