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Overhead view of prepared ʻulu (breadfruit) poke recipe ingredients cubed ʻulu, red tomatoes, and Maui onions—gently tossed with a shoyu-sesame oil dressing and fresh green onions in a matte black bowl.

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ʻUlu Poke by Kalā DeSoto

Kalā DeSoto is a respected Native Hawaiian waterman whose life has been shaped by Hawaiʻi's ocean. From fishing and diving to surfing and traditional practices, Kalā embodies a deep connection to the sea and the values it teaches. Enjoy his favorite recipes inspired by a lifetime spent on the water. Kalā DeSoto shares recipes inspired by Hawaiʻi’s ocean, ʻāina, and family food traditions.
Posted By: Kalā DeSoto
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Hawaiian
Servings 4 Serves
Calories 56 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium roasted or steamed ʻulu
  • 1/2 sweet Maui onion thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 small tomato diced
  • 2 Tbsp shoyu
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp chili pepper water

Instructions
 

  • Roast or steam the ʻulu until just tender and let cool.
  • Whisk together the shoyu, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and chili pepper water.
  • Cut the ʻulu into bite-sized pieces and gently fold with the dressing.
  • Add the onions and tomato.
  • Chill 20–30 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 251IUVitamin B1: 0.03mgVitamin B5: 0.1mgVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword ulu poke, breadfruit poke, native hawaiian recipe, kala desoto, hawaiian appetizer, vegetarian poke, Hawaiian seafood alternative
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