Recipes

Featured Recipe

08.15.2022

Total time: 30 mins

The tradition of poke ('PO-key') in native Hawaiian gastronomy dates back millennia, to when pre-contact Hawaiian fisherman seasoned the offcuts of the day's catch for a quick snack after hours at sea. Centuries later, Hawaii developed into an agricultural hub and the abundance of workers arriving from Japan and China introduced soy, sesame oil and rice to the islands’ cuisine. Naturally, these elements were combined with local ingredients to create the flavors and textures of modern Hawaii cuisine, and through this culinary fusion, the poke bowl was born....