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    Whip & Wander » Recipes » mains

    Published: Sep 24, 2017 · Modified: May 12, 2022 by Jenni · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Spicy Kimchi Ahi Poke

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    Ahi poke in a white bowl with green onions, sesame seeds, and chopsticks

    Hawaiian Inspired

    The fella and I discovered Spicy Kimchi Ahi Poke last summer while in Kauai. I was so excited about all of the ample poke to be had, that we purchased several varieties our first afternoon and sat on the lanai munching on them in the sunshine. Though we indulged in poke at several great places across the island, our favorite was surprisingly at the local grocery deli. We loved the creamy spice of the chili mayo and the additional kick from the crunchy kimchi.

    When we returned home we couldn't kick the habit, and though a few of our local restaurants had poke on the menu at the time, it wasn't the Spicy Kimchi Ahi Poke that we were after. I developed this recipe to satisfy that craving, and though we might not have a sunny lanai, the poke at my house is on point!

    closeup of bowl of ahi kimchi poke with scallions and sesame seeds

    Quality and Sustainable Fish

    This recipe is super easy to make as long as you have access to quality (and sustainable) sushi-grade fish. In the Portland area, we are lucky to have access to sustainably sourced fish at places like Flying Fish Co. and even our local Whole Foods. If you don't have access to a local fishmonger, there are several great options for online ordering. I've read good things about Honolulu Fish Company, but have not used them myself yet.

    ahi tuna poke with kimchi and green onions in white bowl

    10 minutes to Spicy Kimchi Ahi Poke bliss

    This Spicy Kimchi Ahi Poke can be thrown together in 10 minutes or less and we love to eat it on a bed of salad greens, on top of cauliflower rice, or even traditional white rice if we're feeling carby. If you're not feeling ahi tuna, this sauce is also great on salmon!

    Though we make an effort to purchase quality sushi-grade fish, I would not keep this dish in the fridge for more than 24 hours. But why would you have leftovers? You're going to devour this.

    tuna poke with spicy kimchi, green onions, sesame seeds, avocado

    A Note For Special Diets

    This Spicy Kimchi Ahi Poke recipe is Keto, SIBO, and easily adaptable for Paleo diets.

    Looking for a soy sauce swap? Try Coconut Aminos, made from coconut tree sap and sea salt. Though it doesn’t exactly mimic the flavor of soy sauce it adds awesome salty and umami flavors that one expects of traditional soy and is awesome in this dish. For a paleo-friendly sriracha, you're in luck because PaleoChef makes one for an easy swap. I find that the flavors are not quite as hot as a traditional sriracha, but it should give your dish a flavorful kick.

    white bowl with poke, avocado, kimchi, green onions, sesame seeds, chop sticks

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    Spicy Kimchi Ahi Poke

    ★★★★★ 5 from 16 reviews
    • Author: Whip & Wander
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 4 portions 1x
    • Category: Mains
    • Method: No-Cook
    • Cuisine: Hawaiian
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    This Spicy Kimchi Ahi Poke can be thrown together in 10 minutes or less and we love to eat it on a bed of salad greens, on top of cauliflower rice, or even traditional white rice if we're feeling carby. If you're not feeling ahi tuna, this sauce is also great on salmon!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 lb sushi-grade ahi tuna, diced to roughly 1 inch
    • 1 tbsp soy sauce (or Coconut Aminos for Paleo)
    • ½ tsp sesame oil
    • ¼ cup mayo
    • 2 tbsp sriracha (PaleoChef makes a Paleo-friendly version)
    • 1 ripe avocado, diced
    • ½ cup kimchi
    • chopped green onion
    • sesame seeds

    Instructions

    1. In a medium mixing bowl, add diced tuna.
    2. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, mayo, sriracha to the bowl and toss to combine.
    3. Add diced avocado and kimchi to the bowl and gently combine.
    4. Serve on top of salad greens, cauli rice, or traditional rice and top with a sprinkle of chopped green onion and sesame seeds if desired.

    Notes

    Nutritional information on Whip & Wander is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.

    If you're not feeling ahi, this sauce is also great on salmon!

    Though we make an effort to purchase quality sushi-grade fish, I would not keep this dish in the fridge for more than 24 hours. But why would you have leftovers? You're going to devour this.


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 portion
    • Calories: 299
    • Sugar: 1 g
    • Sodium: 431 mg
    • Fat: 18 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2 g
    • Carbohydrates: 5 g
    • Fiber: 3 g
    • Protein: 5 g
    • Cholesterol: 70 mg

    Keywords: ahi tuna, sriracha, mayo, kimchi, poke

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    Comments

    1. Mischa says

      December 09, 2019 at 8:39 pm

      Hi Would you Share the Name IG the Local Deli in Kauai If you remember, I’m headed there in a 3 months and would love to check them out!

      Reply
      • Whip & Wander says

        December 14, 2019 at 9:28 am

        The deli was in the Foodland in Princeville. I would never dream of ordering poke from alot of delis on the mainland, but Hawaii is totally different. It was super fresh and delicious every day!

        Reply
    2. Cristina - Memories of the Pacific says

      June 21, 2018 at 12:28 pm

      Looks yummy and healthy! I've only tried poke once (a couple weeks ago) and I loved it

      Reply
    3. Jessica says

      June 20, 2018 at 10:19 am

      I am not much of a fish lover, but the way you have this bowl presented, has my mouth watering!

      Reply
    4. Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesome says

      June 20, 2018 at 9:48 am

      This looks like a really yummy lunch recipe! So tasty

      Reply
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