HONOLULU (KHON2) — Poke is one of the most iconic dishes of Hawaii, and it continues to be deeply rooted in local culture and everyday life.
The word “poke” (pronounced poh-kay) means “to slice” or “cut” in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and refers to cubes of fresh raw fish.
Traditional poke is seasoned simply with ingredients like sea salt, limu (seaweed) and kukui nut; but modern variations often include soy sauce, sesame oil, onions, furikake and chili flakes…