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Hawaiian Poke Cups

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

⏱️ Prep: 25min🍳 Cook: 10min⏰ Total: 35min👥 Serves: 24🌡️ cold
✓ dairy-free
⚠️ Contains: 🐟 Fish, 🫘 Soy, 🌱 Sesame, 🌾 Gluten

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

💡 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

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 Originally made with reef fish and seaweed, modern poke evolved to feature ahi tuna with Asian-influenced seasonings.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.

🍸 Pairs Well With

Also pairs well with:

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