Albacore Poke
First things first: this is not Hawaiian poke.
Poke, pronounced ‘po-kay,’ means to cut into small pieces, and the eponymous dish descends from the island tradition of preparing freshly caught reef fish with sea salt, seaweed, and crushed, roasted nuts of the kukui or candlenut tree. Japanese immigration introduced sesame oil and soy sauce to the raw fish that reminded them of sashimi. But it wasn’t until 1991, when a group of island chefs at a cooking symposium decided to focus on what they called Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine, that the modern version of poke was born.
Our version borrows the basics of Hawaiian poke technique, uses some traditional Japanese flavors, and adds the combination of condiments, fresh vegetables, and pickled garnishes you might find in a modern poke bowl.
What You'll Need
Ingredients
- 1 Albacore loin
- 2 tablespoons of Yuzu Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 3 green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon of red chile, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon of togarashi
- 1/2 teaspoon of Italian fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon of Oregon Blackberry Honey
- 1/2 teaspoon of Burlap & Barrel Purple Stripe Garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon of Burlap & Barrel Wild Icelandic Kelp
- 1/2 teaspoon of Burlap & Barrel Buffalo Ginger
- To serve, ponzu
Equipment
- 1 Chef's Knife
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Mixing Bowl
The poke is great on chips as an appetizer, but we like to go full poke bowl with combinations of fresh and pickled vegetables, herbs, and condiments.
What you'll have to do
Step 1
Let the albacore thaw on the counter for 30-45 minutes. It’s easier to slice and work with when it’s still partially frozen.
Step 2
Cut the loin into half-inch slices, then cut those into roughly half-inch pieces. Add the oil and mix to coat the fish with oil.
Step 3
Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Drizzle with ponzu, soy sauce, or both just before serving.
Step 4
For an appetizer, serve with crackers or chips. Mound over rice and serve with an assortment of fresh and pickled vegetables for a complete meal.
Sesame Carrots
Cut carrot into matchsticks, cook in salted boiling water 1 minute, drain, drizzle with sesame oil, pinch of salt.
Cucumbers
Slice Persian-style cucumber into thin half circles, add rice vinegar and Okinawan brown sugar.
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