Chef John's Hawaiian-Style Ahi Poke

Chef John's Hawaiian-Style Ahi Poke

Follow this easy Hawaiian-style poke recipe instead of frequenting those poke restaurants. You have to use the freshest tuna, even if that means frozen.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
231 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Make the poke: Whisk green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, macadamia nuts, seaweed, ginger, pepper flakes, and salt together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add tuna and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
Step 2
Remove poke from refrigerator and stir. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, then drizzle lemon juice over top.
Chef John's Hawaiian-Style Ahi Poke
Chef John's Hawaiian-Style Ahi Poke
Chef John's Hawaiian-Style Ahi Poke
Chef John's Hawaiian-Style Ahi Poke

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons crushed, roasted macadamia nuts
  • 1 tablespoon finely crumbled dried seaweed
  • 1 pound sushi-grade ahi (yellowfin) tuna, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 0.33333334326744 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 0.5 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions, or more to taste

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