Bigislandpoke Recipes

BIG ISLAND POKE

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, ginger, garlic and chili pepper with 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
• Place the 'ahi in a bowl and mix with half the soy mixture.
• Cover and let stand for 20 minutes at room temperature.
• Heat a large nonstick frying pan over high heat and coat the pan with 1 teaspoon sesame oil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Stir-fry the onion and bell pepper, about 4 minutes.
• Add the bok choy and snow peas, toss for another 2 minutes.
• Stir in the rest of the soy mixture. Cook for another minute.
• Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and, over high heat, stir-fry the 'ahi with its sauce for about 2 minutes.
• Remove immediately (you want to just sear the 'ahi on the outside) and serve with vegetables underneath and 'ahi on top.
• Steamed rice would be great, too, but count the calories and limit the portion size.

CHEF JOHN'S HAWAIIAN-STYLE AHI POKE

Steps:

• Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, sliced onions, macadamia nuts, seaweed, pepper flakes, and salt together in a bowl.
• Place cubed tuna into bowl. Pour in marinade and stir to distribute evenly. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Mix again.
• Serve topped with toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of lemon or lime juice, or seasoned rice vinegar.

COOK ISLANDS' POKE

Steps:

• Peel the bananas and mash roughly. Add them to a pot along with the water. Bring to a gentle boil and cook until the bananas assume a purplish color (add more water if needed). Take off the heat and allow to cool naturally. Be careful near the end because the bananas can caramelize and/or burn. Also, the thick mixture bubbles & spurts so don't get burned!
• Combine the arrowroot & milk in a small bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
• Pour the banana mixture in to a large bowl and mash with the sugar. Add the arrowroot/milk mixture & mix well.
• Butter an 8x8 baking dish and pour the mixture into this. Place in a 375F preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes, or until set and golden brown. Take from the oven and cool.
• Take your baked poke and cut into 2" squares. Place squares into individual bowls and pour the coconut milk over the top. Allow to soak into the poke and serve.