You can find fresh ogo if you are in Hawaii. It makes a world of difference (especially if you love onions!) I loooveee sesame oil, and my go-to brand is Kadoya Pure Sesame Oil. Remove, drain, and cool. Preheat oil in either a large Dutch oven or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F. Dredge cubed tofu in cornstarch and deep-fry in preheated oil until golden brown. Tofu poke is one of the many options. Then pour over the tofu and toss till evenly mixed. Toss fried tofu and vegetables in a mixing bowl with the Poke Sauce. Many places! If you can't find (or don't want) deep-fried tofu, you can also use firm tofu. We eat ahi poke a lot in Hawaii and sometimes it's nice to switch things up with a vegetarian poke. Refrigerate for 30 minutes (to let the flavors combine), and served chilled. If you use firm tofu, make sure to drain/press the water out of the tofu. Tofu poke! Prepare the tofu: Fill a small pot halfway with water and bring to a boil. Here's how... Fyi, I’ve included affiliate links below. Whether you are or aren't in Hawaii, it's always a good idea to make tofu poke at home. We may earn a small commission (at no cost to you), if you purchase through the links. Mix together the sesame oil and shoyu in a small dish. Put two layers of paper towels on a plate. Ogo a purple-brown color, very fine and all tangled together. Drain on paper towels until ready to use. Required fields are marked *. Tofu poke isn't trendy, and it certainly isn't a new thing. I have this giant 56 ounce tin at home, but this 11 ounce bottle should last you a few months. Sign up for the Recipe of the Day Newsletter Privacy Policy, Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper Tofu Croquettes. There you have it, ogo all ready for poke! It couldn't be easier. The ocean! Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk until sugar has dissolved. You can pick between red and white Hawaiian sea salts (I used a mix of both because that's what we had at home). in the fridge. Add more/less of anything you like. And ogo is a specific type of limu. Limu is the Hawaiian word for seaweed. What does it taste like? I love the spicy tofu poke from 'Ai Love Nalo (this is a must-try spot, full post here). Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) container Firm Aloha Tofu, drained and cut into 1″ cubes or 3 pieces Aloha Tofu – Deep Fried Tofu (Atsuage), cut into bite-sized cubes. Add in the whole block of deep-fried tofu, and let boil for 20 seconds. These stuffed vegetables can be used for the yong tau foo soup. This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix together! Their deep-fried tofu is super good. Spicy tofu poke in the top left corner from 'Ai Love Nalo (Oahu). Drain the water, and then cut the reconstituted ogo into 1/2-inch pieces. I also like to add inamona (roasted and crushed kukui nuts). Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes (to let the flavors combine), and then take it out and eat. I may earn a small commission (at no cost to you), if you purchase through the links. Add in the whole block of … Make Pok Pok's Famous Wings at Home Pok Pok built a national empire on addictive Vietnamese chicken wings. Your email address will not be published. We use either Aloha Shoyu (less salty) or Kikkoman when it comes to cooking with shoyu. Bonus points if they're sweet Maui onions. 1 ounce ogo, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces. Foodland supermarket is famous for their poke counter. Serve over brown rice instead of the zucchini noodles to add a hearty boost of fiber. My dad loves sweet onions, so this recipe would be a no-go without those sweet onions. RECIPE. © 2020 Discovery or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Stuff the paste into the vegetables, beancurd and tau fu pok. But if not, you can get dried ogo and easily reconstitute it in water. You can find both brands easily in Hawaii or online. Add salt, pepper, water and tapioca flour. There is no substitute for Hawaiian sea salt. Then put another plate on top and weigh it down with a 1-2 cans. With rice, of course . Don't even try making poke without Hawaiian sea salt . Stir in one direction to get a sticky paste with a springy texture. Drain on paper towels until ready to use. Step by step photo recipe below . Put the tofu block on top, followed by two more layers of paper towels. Your email address will not be published. If you have onions on hand, definitely chop 1/2 an onion and add that in. Tofu poke also makes a great last minute meal if you don't feel like driving out to get fresh fish. This post includes affiliate links. Leave for another 30 min, drain again. Add the minced ginger, chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and Hawaiian sea salt to the mixing bowl. If you can't find deep-fried tofu, you can substitute firm tofu. It's like traditional Hawaiian poke, but made with tofu for an easy vegetarian meal. This helps remove the oily flavor that often comes from deep-fried tofu. Pok Pok's Ich “Ike” Truong. We'll have more recipes with sesame oil coming up soon! Tofu poke is a fun (and vegetarian) take on the traditional ahi poke. 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds. It has not been tested for home use. In Honolulu, we get most of our fresh tofu products from Aloha Tofu Factory in Kalihi (full post here - they sell to many supermarkets around town). All you have to do is put the ogo in a bowl of water for 2-3 minutes. Leave for 30 min, then drain off the water on the place. Meet the man behind the recipe. Toss fried tofu and vegetables in a mixing bowl with the Poke Sauce. All rights reserved. I don't know about you, but I love tofu and always have a few different types (soft, firm, fried!) Chop the tofu into 1/2-inch cubes and place in a mixing bowl. It expands about 4x. This fast vegan version of poke (the traditional Hawaiian salad of diced raw fish tossed in a soy-sesame sauce) swaps in extra-firm tofu for fish while loading your bowl with vegetables and crunchy toppers like pea shoots and peanuts. Method Mince fish. FYI, this is a very flexible recipe. 1 pound firm tofu, cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Dredge cubed tofu in cornstarch and deep-fry in preheated oil until golden brown. Toss lightly. It's pretty common in Hawaii. Even Safeway in Hawaii makes tofu poke. Then you're good to go! 1/2 large red chili pepper, seeded and chopped Prepare the tofu: Fill a small pot halfway with water and bring to a boil. Courtesy of Kuakini Medical Center’s Dietary Department. Deep-fried tofu from Aloha Tofu Factory (Oahu). It's exactly the same thing as ahi poke, except you replace the ahi with tofu! It's simple, fun to make, and so good with a bowl of hot rice! You eat it the same way as ahi poke, ideally with a bowl of rice and maybe some luau stew or lau lau on the side. As an Amazon Associate Onolicious Hawaii earn from qualifying purchases. 5 small fried beancurd (tau fu pok), halved. By Benjamin Tepler 10/1/2013 at 9:00am Published in the October 2013 issue of Portland Monthly. Sometimes I love tofu poke even more than "regular" ahi poke. Just don't skip the essentials like ogo and Hawaiian sea salt.