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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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
  • 1 1-ounce sheet dried seaweed, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 pound sashimi-grade ahi tuna cut into 1-inch cubes

Method
 

  1. In a large glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, macadamia nuts, seaweed, ginger, red pepper flakes, and salt until well combined.
  2. Add the cubed tuna to the marinade and gently toss to ensure each piece is evenly coated.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Serve the poke over rice or crisp greens, garnish with extra green onions, and enjoy your fresh poke bowl.
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