Albacore Poke

30 minutes prep 15 minutes active cooking 45 minutes total
Makes 2 - 4 servings
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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

For the shopping list

  • 1 Albacore loin
  • 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
  • To serve, ponzu

From our shop

2 tablespoons of  Yuzu Olive Oil
$37.00– Andalucia - Spain
1/2 teaspoon of  Italian Fine Sea Salt
$7.00– Trapani - Sicily
1 teaspoon of  Oregon Blackberry Honey
$10.00– Philomath - Oregon
1/2 teaspoon of  Purple Stripe Garlic
$10.00– Cao Bằng - Vietnam
Out of stock

1/2 teaspoon of  Wild Icelandic Kelp
$10.00– North Atlantic Ocean - Iceland
1/2 teaspoon of  Buffalo Ginger
$10.00– Cao Bằng - Vietnam

Equipment

From the kitchen

  • 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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Yuzu Olive Oil

Olive Oil

Yuzu Olive Oil

O-Med
Andalucia - Spain
$37 $37
$37
$37
Italian Fine Sea Salt

Salt, Herbs, & Spices

Italian Fine Sea Salt

Gucciardo Vincenzo
Trapani - Sicily
$7 $7
$7
$7
Oregon Blackberry Honey

Spreads

Oregon Blackberry Honey

Oso Honey Farm
Philomath - Oregon
$10 $10
$10
$10
Purple Stripe Garlic

Salt, Herbs, & Spices

Purple Stripe Garlic

Burlap & Barrel
Cao Bằng - Vietnam
$10 $10
$10
$10

Out of stock

Wild Icelandic Kelp

Salt, Herbs, & Spices

Wild Icelandic Kelp

Burlap & Barrel
North Atlantic Ocean - Iceland
$10 $10
$10
$10
Sold out
Buffalo Ginger

Salt, Herbs, & Spices

Buffalo Ginger

Burlap & Barrel
Cao Bằng - Vietnam
$10 $10
$10
$10

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