Frequently asked questions
Poke is a Hawaiian food that’s become increasingly popular here in the mainland US. As two cookbook authors, we’ve put our spin onto this classic and we love this way to make it. Here’s what you need to know about how to make ahi poke at home! Also try our Poke Bowl Recipe or Vegan Poke. You can make poke out of any raw fish, like raw salmon or octopus. But the most popular fish used for poke is yellowfin tuna or ahi tuna. You’ll see this called ahi poke or tuna poke. What is shoyu ahi poke? Shoyu is the word for soy sauce in Japanese, so shoyu ahi poke means poke made with ahi tuna and soy sauce. Basically, they’re all words for the same thing!
Buy ahi tuna that is marked sushi or sashimi grade. Depending on your grocery store, this could be located in the frozen fish area or at the fresh fish counter. If you aren’t sure, confirm with the store that this fish is safe to eat raw.
Sushi or sashimi grade ahi tuna (also called yellowfin), cubed Sweet yellow onion (similar to the traditional Maui onion), sliced Green onions, sliced Soy sauce Sesame oil (plain, not toasted) Ginger, minced Garlic, minced Sriracha
Right away: The flavor actually tastes incredible right away! It’s very forward and beautifully strong. If you’re in a time crunch, dig right in. 30 minutes: Marinading even 15 to 30 minutes rounds out the flavor. 1 hour: If you have the time, marinade for 1 hour: the flavors really permeate the fish! After you marinade, you’ll need to taste and add a little salt to bring out the flavor since the soy will have faded a bit.
Appetizer: You can serve the fish straight up as an appetizer. Serve the bowl and everyone can dig in with chopsticks, or in small dishes. Or serve with plantain chips for dipping! Poke Bowl: Try this Poke Bowl recipe. There are lots of ways to make a poke bowl, but it’s usually served with short grain white rice and lots of crunchy raw veggies.
Sam Choy’s Hawaiian Style Poke: A recipe from the “grandfather of Hawaiian cuisine” himself. Poke Recipes from Fix Feast Flair: Our friend Alana of Fix Feast Flair and cookbook author of Aloha Kitchen has several great poke recipes on her website! See also: this fantastic Maki Sushi recipe she shared with us from the book.
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