Ahi Poke

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 0.5 tsp Hawaiian sea salt
• 1 tsp red chili pepper – finely minced
• 1 pounds ahi tuna – sashimi-grade, cut into 0.5-inch cubes
• 0.5 cup sweet onion – thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup green onions – thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup ogo (limu) seaweed – rinsed and chopped
• 1 tbsp inamona (roasted kukui nut) – finely ground
• 1 tsp sesame seeds – toasted
• short-grain rice – cooked (for serving)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, Hawaiian sea salt, and the finely minced red chili pepper.
2. Cut the ahi tuna into 0.5-inch cubes and add to the bowl.
3. Add the sweet onion, green onions, ogo (limu) seaweed, inamona, and toasted sesame seeds; fold gently to coat.
4. Cover and chill 10–15 minutes until the flavors meld and the tuna glistens but remains ruby in the center.
5. Spoon into bowls and serve over short-grain rice if using.