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Ahi Poke Cups

Hawaiian-style raw tuna cubes with sesame, soy, and green onion served in wonton cups

⏱️ Prep: 20min0⏰ Total: 20min👥 Serves: 24🌡️ cold
✓ gluten-free
⚠️ Contains: 🐟 Fish, 🫘 Soy, 🌱 Sesame

Ingredients

  • 1 lbsashimi-grade ahi tuna(cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
  • 3 tbspsoy sauce(use tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tbspsesame oil
  • 1 tsprice vinegar
  • 2green onions(thinly sliced)
  • 1 tbspsesame seeds
  • 1 tspfresh ginger(minced)
  • 24wonton cups(or rice cracker cups for GF)
  • 1avocado(diced, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Keep tuna ice-cold until ready to prepare
  2. Cut tuna into uniform 1/2-inch cubes
  3. Gently combine tuna with soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, green onions, sesame seeds, and ginger
  4. Let marinate 10-15 minutes in refrigerator
  5. Spoon poke into wonton cups just before serving
  6. Top each with a small piece of avocado and extra sesame seeds

💡 Pro Tips

Use sashimi-grade tuna only. Cube fish uniformly for even seasoning. Mix gently to avoid breaking fish. Assemble in cups just before serving to prevent soggy wonton. For gluten-free, use rice cracker cups or endive leaves.

📜 History

Poke (POH-kay) means "to slice" in Hawaiian and has been part of native Hawaiian cuisine for centuries. Originally made with reef fish, octopus, and seaweed, the modern ahi tuna version gained popularity in the 1970s with Japanese influence. Now Hawaii's most iconic dish.

🍸 Pairs Well With

Also pairs well with:

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