Jul 13 2026
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Hawaiian Poke Recipe

Inspired by Kaiyo Sushi
Time20m
Serves2

Tuna, cucumber, red onion. Yuzu sauce and light sesame oil.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Ingredients

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tuna

    Using a sharp knife, cut the fresh ahi tuna into small 1/2-inch cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, and then cut it into thin half-moon shapes. Finely slice the red onion.

Making the Sauce

  1. 3

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a separate small bowl, whisk together the yuzu juice, light sesame oil, soy sauce, and honey until well combined.

  2. 4

    Season the Sauce

    Add salt and pepper to the sauce mixture to taste. Adjust the sweetness with more honey if desired.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 5

    Mix Everything Together

    Add the prepared cucumber and red onion to the bowl with the tuna. Pour the yuzu sauce over the mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

  2. 6

    Garnish

    Sprinkle sesame seeds over the poke mixture for added flavor and texture.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate and Serve

    Serve the Hawaiian poke immediately in bowls, with additional sesame seeds on top if desired.

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