poke assortment from our trip to Tamura’s in Honolulu, Hawaii Poke is a traditional dish that originated from Hawaii and means to “cut into pieces” or “slices.” It was created by fishermen who cut up the leftover pieces of raw tuna (or octopus) and mixed it with a marinade of Hawaiian sea salt, seaweed, and roasted inamona nuts among other ingredients. If you’ve ever been to Hawaii and had the pleasure of tasting their famous poke, then you’ll want to try this recipe for your next dinner. What’s a more pure expression of ahi poke than fresh and seasoned ahi tuna mixed with nutty sesame oil, salty shoyu, sweet onions, and crispy cucumbers? This easy ahi tuna poke bowl recipe will become your go-to snack when you are craving fresh seafood full of flavor.
