Best 4 Ahi Shoyu Poke Recipes

**Ahi Shoyu Poke: A Hawaiian Classic with Endless Variations**

Ahi shoyu poke is a traditional Hawaiian dish made with raw ahi tuna marinated in a savory soy sauce-based sauce. The result is a flavorful and refreshing dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even a snack. In this article, you'll find three delicious ahi shoyu poke recipes that showcase the versatility of this dish. From a classic recipe using fresh ahi tuna to variations featuring salmon and tofu, these recipes offer something for everyone. Each recipe includes detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure you create a perfect poke bowl every time. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey to the islands with these delightful ahi shoyu poke recipes.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BEST AHI POKE

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The classic Hawaiian ahi poke features raw tuna with soy sauce (shoyu), garlic, and onion. It's rich and buttery, perfect with rice or as an appetizer!

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories Appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ahi tuna, sushi or sashimi grade (3 steaks, 6 to 8 ounces each)
1/4 cup minced sweet yellow onion
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil (not toasted)
1 small garlic clove, grated
1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Small squeeze sriracha

Steps:

Slice the tuna into 1-inch cubes. Mince the onion. Thinly slice the green onions. Mix them in a bowl with the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, kosher salt and Sriracha.
Serve immediately, but for most authentic flavor marinate in refrigerator for 15 minutes to 1 hour. Taste and add a sprinkle of salt before serving.* (Get this in the fridge while the rice boils and you prep the veggies, and you can eat when it's all done.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Sugar 1.1 g, Sodium 402.2 mg, Fat 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 42.6 g, Cholesterol 66.5 mg

AHI SHOYU POKE

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Make Hawaii-style ahi poke wherever you are. Here's a recipe.

Provided by kaleinani

Categories Seafood Fish Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound fresh ahi steaks, cut into small cubes
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup chopped Maui onion
¼ cup chopped green onion
1 chile pepper, seeded and diced
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
2 teaspoons finely chopped toasted macadamia nuts
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
sea salt to taste

Steps:

Combine ahi cubes, soy sauce, Maui onion, green onion, chile pepper, sesame oil, sesame seeds, macadamia nuts, ginger, and sea salt in a large bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 51.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1026.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

CHEF JOHN'S HAWAIIAN-STYLE AHI POKE

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The technique for making poke is so basic that even the most inexperienced cooks can get something close to what they'd get in a restaurant. But the one catch is you have to use only the freshest possible tuna, even if that means frozen.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Seafood Fish Tuna

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons crushed, roasted macadamia nuts
1 tablespoon finely crumbled dried seaweed
½ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1 pound sushi-grade ahi (yellowfin) tuna, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1 dash Lemon juice, lime juice, or seasoned rice vinegar

Steps:

Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, sliced onions, macadamia nuts, seaweed, pepper flakes, and salt together in a bowl.
Place cubed tuna into bowl. Pour in marinade and stir to distribute evenly. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Mix again.
Serve topped with toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of lemon or lime juice, or seasoned rice vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 51.1 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1196.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

AHI SHOYU POKE WITH LIMU/ONION

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this is a great hawaiian appetizer - a friend from the islands told me about it and it is one of my favorites!!!

Provided by Kirstin in the Couv

Categories Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 lbs ahi
1 whole round onion
1/2 cup green onion
1 tablespoon sesame seed oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
1 cup ogo (seaweed)
3/4 cup shoyu

Steps:

Cut ahi into 3/4 inch cubes and put into large mixing bowl.
Slice round onions, green onions and add to ahi.
Chop ogo very fine.
Add all ingredients to ahi and mix well.
Let stand 15 minutes.
Serves 4-8.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.6, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 86.4, Sodium 2787.6, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 57.1

Tips:

Use the freshest ahi tuna possible. This will ensure that your poke is flavorful and delicious.
Cut the tuna against the grain. This will help to make the poke more tender.
Marinate the tuna in a flavorful sauce. This will help to add flavor and moisture to the poke.
Use a variety of toppings. This will help to add flavor, color, and texture to your poke.
Serve the poke immediately or chill it for later. If you are serving the poke immediately, be sure to let it marinate for at least 30 minutes. If you are chilling the poke, let it marinate for at least 2 hours.

Conclusion:

Ahi shoyu poke is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect ahi shoyu poke at home.