Ahi Poke Recipe
This classic Hawaiian style Ahi Poke Recipe combines tuna with classic Asian flavored ingredients for an amazing appetizer or light lunch.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 204kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz Sushi grade ahi tuna
- 4 tsp soy sauce
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 3 scallions, white and green part, sliced rounds (or Maui onions)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
- ½ tsp chili garlic paste (Sambal Olek), to taste
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- ½ sheet dried seaweed, sliced and crumbled
- ½ tsp Hawaiian sea salt, or other coarse salt
Instructions
- Slice cold ahi into cubes that are ¾"-1" in size (or smaller if preferred)
- Combine soy sauce, shallots, scallions, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar and chili paste in a bowl and whisk well to combine.
- Add ahi cubes, sesame seeds, seaweed, and sea salt and gently mix to combine.
- Marinate in refrigerator for up to 1-hour, or serve immediately.
Notes
- Serves 4 as an appetizer, or part of a poke bowl, or 2 as a light entree
- Pro tip - Very cold ahi is easier to slice
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 704mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2566IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg