Sushi is arguably the most popular raw fish dish (and my absolute favorite), but there are many other raw fish dishes from around the world. Over the next few posts, I would like to share my interpretation of some other raw fish dishes I’ve enjoyed. First up is poke, a staple of “pupu” platters across Hawaii, traditionally made with cubed raw fish marinated in Hawaiian sea salt, soy sauce, roasted crushed candlenut, sesame oil, ogo or other types of seaweed, and chopped chili pepper.
The word poke (pronounced poh-keh) is a Hawaiian word, meaning “to slice or cut crosswise into pieces.” Tuna is the fish most often used, but nowadays, many variations exist including those made with octopus, salmon, crab, cooked shrimp, clams, and even, tofu! Over the years, ingredients such as diced Maui onions, hot sauce (Sriracha or sambal oelek), fish roe such as ikura (salmon) or tobiko (flying fish), and furikake have also become popular additions. Some recipes call for garlic, but I find it too strong in the dish.
In Southern California, Japanese grocery stores like Mitsuwa and Marukai, carry all the ingredients for this poke recipe, including sushi-grade fish, at a fraction of the price of sushi found in Japanese restaurants.
Hawaiian-style Salmon Poke
Yields 1 to 2 servings
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon finely diced yellow onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, preferably Hawaiian
1/4 to 1/2 tablespoon crushed red chili flakes, to taste
1 tablespoon furikake flakes
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil, or more, to taste
1 ounce ogo or goma wakame seaweed salad, optional
1 pound fresh sushi-grade salmon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 ounces ikura (salmon roe)
lightly toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
green onion, for garnish
ikura, for garnish
Method:
Combine the first 8 (from yellow onions to sesame oil) ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined. Add cubed salmon and ikura (salmon roe) and mix gently to combine with the sauce. Garnish with a sprinkling of sesame seeds, green onion, and ikura.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve with goma wakame (seaweed salad) and steamed rice.
Warning: Consumption of raw or undercooked fish and shellfish may substantially increase the risk of foodborne illness.
Adapted from Food Network.
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For me, the simpler the better. I like dipping sauces and adding toppings as I go. I like to make salmon or tuna, green onion poke topped with sesame seeds and some nori. Simple is the best!
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insert drool here. I lived in Hawaii for three years and I miss it every day. The food is second to none. Thanks for bring in a little slice of paradise!
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This looks amazing! Your pictures are beautiful!
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That looks so good!
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YUM!
This looks STUNNING!
This looks totally incredible! Wow, what a gorgeous photo…making me really hungry!
I am so hungry for this dish. Poke is one of my favorite appetizers. Must try this one!
I had poke for the first time last year on the Big Island. I’ve been wanting to make it ever since. Now I’ve got a recipe right on hand. Thank you! (p.s. your lighting is fabulous in the photos, too.)
That is visually stunning but not sure I could stomach it 😀
I certainly understand. I grew up eating sushi and other raw fish dishes and it’s been a part of my diet since I can remember.
daisy
I love raw fish of any kind and this dish looks stunning; but I’m always worried about food safety. Do you have any tips on purchasing and handling sushi grade fish for first timers?
For me, I only buy fish I would consume raw from a reputable market. Also, I inspect it to make sure there are no visible defects and that it does not have an “off” smell. I know that any parasites, etc. that might be present is undetectable, but I trust Japanese market I buy fish from and I haven’t had any problems so far.
Also, here’s a link to Food Republic’s tips for buying and handling raw seafood: http://www.foodrepublic.com/2012/08/16/tips-buying-and-handling-raw-seafood
I hope that helps.
daisy
Woah, that looks good. Gorgeous color and I can taste it just looking at it.
This looks AMAZING!
You’ve got me drooling, Daisy. I adore raw salmon, and my boyfriend is obsessed with ahi tuna. We eat a lot of sushi and sashimi, but I’d never thought to try making poke at home! It looks divine.