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Cross-era - Native Hawaiian communities and Asian-Pacific American residents of Hawaii.
Poke is a Hawaiian dish featuring fresh raw fish, typically tuna, marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, and other seasonings. It reflects the blending of Native Hawaiian culinary traditions with Asian and Portuguese immigrant influences on the islands.
Difficulty
Easy
Prep time
15 minutes
Cook time
0 minutes
Total time
15 minutes
Servings
4
Region
Hawaii
Era introduced
Cross-era
Introduced by
Native Hawaiian communities and Asian-Pacific American residents of Hawaii.
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Poke is an enduring Hawaiian dish with roots in Native Hawaiian fishing practices combined with seasoning techniques introduced by Asian and Portuguese immigrants. It involves fresh, cubed raw fish, typically ahi tuna, marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, and seaweed. Over time, poke has evolved into a community and island staple, celebrated for its freshness and simplicity, and now enjoyed worldwide. It exemplifies Hawaii's cultural fusion and reliance on the bounty of surrounding ocean waters.
This recipe is based on longstanding Hawaiian culinary tradition; proportions and exact seasonings vary across families and chefs, so adjustments can be made to taste.
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