Poke (pronounced poke-ay) is a popular appetizer commonly seen at Hawaiian potlucks, parties, and cherished hole-in-the-wall island joints. Use the freshest, highest quality salmon for this recipe to really pack in the flavor!
Salmon Poke
Ingredients
- 1 lb quality sashimi-grade salmon fillet, cubed
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce (I like Kikkoman)
- 1 rounded TB white sugar
- 2 TB Furikake rice seasoning (I use Seto Fumi)
- 1/2 – 1 tsp red pepper flakes, depending on your heat preference
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- Juice from 1 wedge of a fresh lime (no bottles!)
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped scallion
- Half of a semi-firm avocado, cubed for garnish
- Freshly chopped cilantro for garnish
- Chopped cucumber for garnish
- Pickled ginger for garnish
- White sesame seeds for garnish
- Wakame (seaweed salad) for garnish
Instructions
Combine all ingredients except the garnishes in a bowl; serve over fresh cooked white or brown rice. Cover with garnishes. Enjoy!