Hawaiian Poke

Poke began in old Hawaii as a fisherman’s snack: freshly caught reef fish seasoned with sea salt, seaweed and crushed kukui nut. Today’s shoyu-style poke, dressed with soy sauce, sesame oil and green onion, was perfected in Honolulu and has become Hawaii’s most famous food export.

Good poke is all about contrast — buttery raw tuna, salty-sweet shoyu, nutty sesame and crisp onion. Serve it over hot rice with avocado for the full island experience.

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