Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.5 cup

crunchy peanut butter

0.5 cup

coconut milk

1 tbsp

soy sauce

2 tsp

lime juice

fresh

2 tsp

hot pepper sauce

1 tsp

sesame oil

1 pound

sushi grade ahi tuna

cut into large dice

0.25 cup

red onions

minced

0.75 cup

ogo seaweed

rinsed and chopped

5 tsp

roasted macadamia nuts

chopped

3 tbsp

fresh cilantro leaves

chopped

1 unit

lime

juiced

1 pinch

Hawaiian sea salt

1 unit

Deep-fried wonton wrappers

for serving

1 unit

Butter lettuce leaves

for serving

Step 1
~3 min

Combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, hot sauce, and sesame oil in a food processor and process until smooth.

Step 2
~3 min

Place tuna in a large bowl.

Step 3
~3 min

Add red onions, seaweed, macadamia nuts, cilantro, and lime juice to the tuna.

Step 4
~3 min

Pour the peanut butter mixture over the tuna.

Step 5
~3 min

Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Step 6
~3 min

Season with sesame oil, soy sauce, and Hawaiian salt to taste.

Step 7
~3 min

Serve on top of wonton chips or wrap in lettuce leaves.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill the tuna mixture for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preference.

Use high-quality sushi-grade tuna for the best flavor and texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a few hours in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or light meal.

Pair with a side of seaweed salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Seaweed Salad
Edamame

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Hawaii

Cultural Significance

Poke is a traditional Hawaiian dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Luaus
Family Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Party
Summer
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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