Authentic Hawaiian Poki
A classic Hawaiian raw fish salad, perfect as a light lunch or appetizer. This recipe uses fresh tuna or octopus, marinated in a flavorful soy sauce-based dressing with onions and seaweed.
By CuocoMitra · Published · Updated 29 July 2026
- Total time
- Prep
- Cook
- Serves
- 4
- Per serving
- 121kcal
- Difficulty
- easy
Authentic Hawaiian Poki is a easy Hawaiian recipe that serves 4 and takes 15 minutes (10 minutes prep, 5 minutes cooking). It uses 7 ingredients across 4 steps. Each serving provides about 120.83 calories.
Ingredients
7 ingredients for 4 servings. Open any ingredient for its nutrition detail.
Raw Octopuscut into 1/2-inch cubes400 gMollusks, octopus, common, raw
Finfish and Shellfish Productssr_legacyIn this recipe: 400 g, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Per 100 g
Calories82 kcalProtein14.9gCarbs2.2gFat1.04gFiber0gCommon portions
oz 3 undetermined 85 g Main proteinUmami builderBrinyUmamiMild sweetChewy
Soy saucelow-sodium60 mlSoy sauce
SoySoy productsIn this recipe: 60 ml, low-sodium
Per 100 g
Calories60 kcalProtein10.5gCarbs5.57gFat0.1gFiber0.8gCommon portions
tsp 1 undetermined 6 g tbsp 1 undetermined 18 g Umami builderSeasoningMarinadeUmamiSaltySavory
Raw Onionsthinly sliced75 gOnions, raw
Vegetables and Vegetable Productssr_legacyIn this recipe: 75 g, thinly sliced
Per 100 g
Calories40 kcalProtein1.1gCarbs9.34gFat0.1gFiber1.7gCommon portions
slice, thin 1 undetermined 9 g tbsp chopped 1 undetermined 10 g slice, medium (1/8" thick) 1 undetermined 14 g slice, large (1/4" thick) 1 undetermined 38 g AromaticFlavor enhancerBase ingredientPungentSweetSavory- Seaweedrehydrated and chopped10 gVegetables and Vegetable ProductsSea vegetables
In this recipe: 10 g, rehydrated and chopped
Per 100 g
Calories35 kcalProtein2.5gCarbs7gFat0.5gFiber1.5gCommon portions
100 g 100 g fresh 1 cup 80 g 1 tbsp 10 g Main vegetableGarnishUmami builderBrinyUmamiOceanic
Sesame Oiltoasted5 mlOil, sesame, salad or cooking
Fats and Oilssr_legacyIn this recipe: 5 ml, toasted
Per 100 g
Calories884 kcalProtein0gCarbs0gFat100gFiber0gCommon portions
tsp 1 undetermined 4.5 g tablespoon 1 undetermined 13.6 g cup 1 undetermined 218 g Fat sourceFlavor enhancerCooking mediumNuttyToastedEarthy
Whole Roasted Sesame Seedstoasted, for garnish5 gSeeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted
Nut and Seed Productssr_legacyIn this recipe: 5 g, toasted, for garnish
Per 100 g
Calories565 kcalProtein17gCarbs25.7gFat48gFiber14gCommon portions
oz 1 undetermined 28.35 g GarnishFlavor enhancerTexture enhancerNuttyEarthyToasted
Raw Welsh Onionsthinly sliced, for garnish30 gAllium fistulosum
Herbs & SpicesHerbsIn this recipe: 30 g, thinly sliced, for garnish
Per 100 g
Calories34 kcalProtein1.9gCarbs6.5gFat0.4gFiber2.4gCommon portions
cup, chopped 1 undetermined 160 g slice, medium (1/8" thick) 1 undetermined 14 g medium (2-1/2" dia) 1 undetermined 110 g large 1 undetermined 150 g AromaticFlavor enhancerGarnishPungentOnionFresh
What you’ll need
5 tools across 4 steps.
Method
- 1
Prepare the Fish
Ensure your Fresh Tuna or Octopus (sushi-grade) is high quality and very fresh. Pat it dry with a paper towel and cut into uniform 1/2-inch cubes. Place the cubed fish in a chilled, medium-sized mixing bowl.
Keeping the fish and bowl cold is key to maintaining freshness and food safety. You can place your mixing bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes before starting.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
To the bowl with the fish, add the Soy Sauce, sliced Maui Onion (or sweet onion), chopped Dried Seaweed (Nori or Wakame), and toasted Sesame Oil. Gently fold the ingredients together until the fish is evenly coated.
Toasted sesame oil adds a nutty, aromatic flavor that is essential to this dish. Adjust the amount of soy sauce to your personal taste.
Timer: 3 min
mixing bowl - 3
Marinate and Chill
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For a more pronounced flavor, you can marinate for up to 30 minutes.
Active prep time is about 10 minutes, with 15 minutes of passive chilling time. Avoid marinating for too long, as the soy sauce can alter the texture of the fish.
Marinate: 15 min
refrigerator - 4
Garnish and Serve
Serve the poki chilled. Just before serving, garnish with toasted Sesame Seeds and freshly sliced Green Onions. Enjoy immediately!
Poki is best enjoyed fresh. Serve it over a bowl of warm sushi rice or with crispy wonton chips for a delicious contrast in textures.
Nutrition
Per serving, across 4 servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Whole recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120.8 kcal | 483.3 kcal |
| Protein | 17.9 g | 71.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g | 23.8 g |
| Fat | 2.4 g | 9.5 g |
| Fibre | 1.4 g | 5.5 g |
| Sodium | 1203.8 mg | 4815 mg |
Computed from the matched ingredient data rather than entered by hand, with 100% of ingredients matched. Treat it as a close estimate, not a clinical figure.
How it tastes
- Salty
- 4 out of 5
- Umami
- 4 out of 5
- Herbal
- 1 out of 5
- Rich
- 2 out of 5
Texture
Mood
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