Poke (pronounced poh-kay), in Hawaiian, means ‘cut piece’ or ‘small piece’ and is a flavorful rendition of the classic Japanese sashimi, immersed in seasonings. Simple to make and sure to please, poke has made its way as a local ‘grind’ or comfort food to locals and non-locals alike. Stop by Island Gourmet Markets today, for recipe ideas or to choose from several freshly made varieties, made daily.
Kim Chee Mussel Poke
Ingredients
4 pounds of mussel meat
3/4 pound of round onion, minced
1 pinch of coarse salt (to taste)
4 tablespoons of sesame oil
4 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon of crushed red chili pepper flakes
Preparation
In a medium size non-reactive bowl, combine mussel meat, round onion, salt, sesame oil, and red chili pepper flakes; Mix well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Kim Chee Tako Poke
Ingredients
4 pounds of sliced tako
1 cup of pre-made kim chee base
3/4 pound of round onion, minced
1/2 bunch of green onion, minced
4 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds
Preparation
In a medium size non-reactive bowl, combine sliced tako, kim chee base, round onion, green onion, and sesame seeds; Mix well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Garlic Shrimp Poke
Ingredients
2 lb of 31/40 count cooked shrimp
3/4 pound of round onion, minced
1/2 bunch of green onion, minced
1 jar of minced garlic
4 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 pinch of coarse salt (to taste)
4 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon of crushed red chili pepper flakes
Preparation
In a medium size non-reactive bowl, combine cooked shrimp, round onion, green onion, garlic, vegetable oil, salt, sesame seeds and red chili pepper flakes; Mix well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Caribbean Chicken Marinated Kabobs
Ingredients
2 lb of cubed chicken (1 inch pieces)
1/4 cup of orange concentrate
1/4 cup of pineapple concentrate
1 cup of brown sugar
1 cup of soy sauce
1 tablespoon of minced garlic
1 teaspoon of paprika
1 tablespoon of chopped rosemary
1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon of crushed red chili pepper flakes
Preparation
In a medium size non-reactive bowl, combine orange and pineapple concentrate, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, paprika, rosemary, vinegar, and red chili pepper flakes; Mix well. Combine with chicken. Refrigerate (marinating) overnight. Grill and serve.
Fish Burgers
Ingredients
2 lb of ground fish (ahi, mahimahi, ono, opah, swordfish, or any local variety) (choose one or several!)
2 eggs
1/2 cup of bread crumbs
1 tablespoon of round onion, minced
1 tablespoon of green onion, minced
1 tablespoon of mayonnaise
1 pinch of coarse salt (to taste)
1 pinch of ground black pepper (to taste)
Preparation
In a medium size non-reactive bowl, combine fish, eggs, bread crumbs, round onion, green onion, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Form into patties. Grill or fry and serve on a bun.