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Hawaiian tofu poke
Marinated tofu bowl
Cubed firm tofu marinated with soy, sesame oil, sweet onion, seaweed and roasted candlenut-style crunch
Poke (say 'POH-keh', meaning 'to cut into pieces') is Hawaii's everyday snack: in local markets and at the deli counters of Honolulu, raw cubed fish is tossed with soy, sesame oil, sweet Maui onion, seaweed and inamona (roasted candlenut). Tofu poke has become a standard option at those same counters, and it's how this recipe is written; the original uses raw tuna (ahi) instead of tofu. Serve it as a pūpū (snack) or over rice. Chef's tip: press the tofu well and dry it; firm, dry cubes soak up the dressing instead of watering it down.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 14 oz extra-firm tofupressed for 15 minutes, in 2 cm cubes
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh gingerfinely grated
- ½ sweet onionthinly sliced
- 2 spring onionssliced
- ⅛ oz dried wakame or fresh ogo seaweedsoaked and chopped
- 1 oz roasted macadamia nuts or candlenutsfinely chopped
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 ⅓ lb cooked sushi or white rice (optional)to serve
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Pat the pressed 14 oz extra-firm tofu very dry with kitchen paper. Common mistake: skipping the pressing; wet tofu dilutes the dressing and tastes bland.
Step 2: Whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp rice vinegar and 1 tsp fresh ginger in a bowl.
Step 3: Add the tofu, ½ sweet onion, 2 spring onions and ⅛ oz dried wakame or fresh ogo seaweed and fold gently with a spatula so the cubes don't break.
Step 4: Leave to marinate in the fridge for 15–30 minutes, turning once.
20 minStep 5: Just before serving, fold in 1 oz roasted macadamia nuts or candlenuts, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and ½ tsp fresh red chilli or chilli flakes. Eat as a snack or spoon over bowls of 1 ⅓ lb cooked sushi or white rice.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 230 kcal
- Protein
- 16 g
- Carbs
- 7 g
- Fat
- 16 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does hawaiian tofu poke take?
- About 20 minutes in total.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- What can I use instead of toasted sesame oil?
- Toasted sesame seeds ground with a little vegetable oil.
- What can I use instead of rice vinegar?
- Cider vinegar with a pinch of sugar, same amount.
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