Non Traditional Poke Recipe

                      Karen got me started on Poke I had never tried it before she made this great appetizer for Jody’s going away party. WOW it was great.  Out of respect for Karen I decided to try my hand at it only different.  Here is my version.  The inspiration came over the weekend when my Brother and Nephew came home from a deep sea fishing trip out of San Diego on a great boat called the El Dorado where they scored big time.  In my fridge was a huge bag (one of many!!) of freshly filleted Albacore and it was screaming Poke Me Poke Me and who am I to refuse such a request.

So here is my Non Traditional Version

2 lbs Albacore or other sushi grade fish - Cubed

2 - Cucumbers - I peeled them both and used one in the actual recipe and the other to devour the Poke.  The one for the recipe I just cut into small pieces.  The other one I just cut into slices thick enough to hold the Poke.

1 - Onion - diced

3 Tablespoons - Picked Ginger (Minced)

1/4 to 1/2 cup - Soy Sauce

1 Tablespoon  - Sesame oil

1/2  - Habanero chili - Minced

Juice of 1/2 Fresh Lemon

1 Teaspoon - Wasabi

Kosher Salt to taste

How you put it all together.

Cut Albacore into cubes and place in fridge

Combine all remaining ingredients and put in fridge for an hour.

Serve with cucumber slices or just a toothpick (for that matter a fork works great too!!)

I was cruising the internet as well and found a few other add on’s that you may want to consider:

Green onions

Macademia Nuts - Crushed

2 Tablespoons of Mayo for a creamier texture

Additional Serving option:  Crackers