Chef John'S Hawaiian-Style Ahi Poke - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons crushed, roasted macadamia nuts
1 tablespoon finely crumbled dried seaweed
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1 pound sushi-grade ahi (yellowfin) tuna, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Serve with:
Lemon juice, lime juice, or seasoned rice vinegar (optional)

Preparation

Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, sliced onions, macadamia nuts, seaweed, pepper flakes, and salt together in a bowl.
Place cubed tuna into bowl. Pour in marinade and stir to distribute evenly. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Mix again.
Serve topped with toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of lemon or lime juice, or seasoned rice vinegar.