I Love Poke

A Hawaiian Dish

Poke is diced raw fish served either as an appetizer or a main course and is a popular dish in Hawaii. Traditional forms are aku (skipjack tuna) and "hee' (octopus). "Hee" poke is sometimes called tako poke in places where the Hawaiian language is not spoken. Poke differs from other raw fish dishes in that it does not use citrus fruits as a curing agent. For example, some Native Hawaiians add salt to preserve raw fish.

How to Eat a Poke Bowl?

• 1) Hold the chopsticks about one-third of the way down in your dominant hand.
• 2) Support the bottom chopstick with your ring finger and the base of your thumb.
• 3) Let the second stick rest on your middle finger and the base of your thumb.
• 4) Ensure only the top chopstick moves — to do this, move your index finger upward and relax to bring the stick back down.
• 5) Try your chopsticks on some food once you feel comfortable.
• 6) Using chopsticks for the first time will take practice, but it's a fun and traditional way to eat a poke bowl.

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