Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl
Fresh fish shines through with just a bit of help from ginger, macadamia nuts, onion, and soy.
Ingredients
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1 pound sushi-grade ahi tuna, skinned and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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1/4 cup thinly sliced sweet onion (from 1 medium [8-ounce] onion)
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2 tablespoons ogo-nori, rehydrated and squeezed dry
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2 teaspoons roasted macadamia nuts, chopped
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1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger (from 1 [1-inch] piece)
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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Pinch of Alaea salt, fleur de sel, or smoked sea salt
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3 tablespoons sliced scallion (from 1 scallion), divided
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2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, divided
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3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
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3 to 4 tablespoons shoyu, to taste
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Steamed white rice
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1 teaspoon chili pepper water (such as Mitch’s Wai Ehu)
Direction
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Stir together tuna, onion, ogo-nori, macadamia nuts, ginger, crushed red pepper, salt, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the scallion, and 1 teaspoon of the sesame seeds in a large bowl. Gradually add sesame oil and shoyu, and stir to combine.
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Place mixture in a bowl over steamed rice; top with remaining 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and 1 1/2 tablespoons scallion; drizzle with chili pepper water. Serve immediately.
