Over The Top Tofu Poke
A take on a local favorite made popular by a long standing Waikiki Restaurant. The addition of some island ingredients make this version extra special. You will wow your guests with this one.
Posted By: Deirdre K Todd
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Refrigerate 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Diabetic Friendly, Local, Low Carb., Vegetarian
- 1/2 small Maui or sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 c. limu kohu (soft seaweed)
- 2 TB green onion, chopped
- 2 tsp. inamona (kukui nut)
- 1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp. Thai chili garlic paste
- 1 tsp. sesame seed oil
- pinch Hawaiian salt
- 3-4 TB Aloha shoyu, to taste
- 1 (20 oz.) block firm tofu, cubed, drained
Garnish:
- 2 tsp. toasted & crushed sesame seeds
- 1/4 c. fresh cilantro
In a mixing bowl, combine onion, limu kohu, green onion, inamona, ginger, chili garlic paste, oil, salt and soy sauce as needed.
Refrigerate 15 minutes.
Keyword local favorite, island ingredients, extra special, wow, top tofu poke