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Hawaiian Poke Cups

Fresh ahi tuna poke served in crispy wonton cups with avocado and sesame

cold_biteMediumHawaiian
Prep25 minCook10 minTotal35 minServes24Tempcold
✓ dairy-free
⚠ Contains: 🐟 Fish, 🫘 Soy, 🌱 Sesame, 🌾 Gluten
Recipe
Ingredients
  • 1 lbsushi-grade ahi tuna(cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
  • 3 tbspsoy sauce
  • 1 tbspsesame oil
  • 1 tsprice vinegar
  • 2green onions(thinly sliced)
  • 1 tspsesame seeds
  • 0.5 tspred pepper flakes
  • 1 ripeavocado(diced)
  • 24wonton wrappers
  • cooking spray
  • 1 tbspfurikake(for garnish)
  • 1 tbsptobiko(optional, for garnish)
Make Ahead

Wonton cups can be made 2 days ahead; store airtight. Poke should be made no more than 1 hour before serving. Fill cups just before serving.

Instructions
  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. 2Spray mini muffin tin with cooking spray
  3. 3Press wonton wrappers into cups
  4. 4Bake 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy; let cool
  5. 5Combine tuna with soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes
  6. 6Gently fold in avocado
  7. 7Spoon poke mixture into cooled wonton cups
  8. 8Garnish with furikake and tobiko
  9. 9Serve immediately
Notes
Pro Tips

Only use sushi-grade tuna from a trusted source. Keep everything very cold until serving. The wonton cups add crunch but spoon chips or lettuce cups work too. Don't overdress the fish - it should taste clean and fresh.

History & Origin

Poke (POH-kay) is a traditional Hawaiian dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. Originally made with reef fish and seaweed, modern poke evolved to feature ahi tuna with Asian-influenced seasonings. It became a mainland sensation in the 2010s.

Cocktail Pairings
Pairs Well With
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