Ahi Poke

Ingredients

• 2 pounds raw tuna
• ¼ cup chopped red ogo (see note) or minced kelp
• 2 tablespoons roasted candlenuts (kukui nuts), macadamias or peanuts, ground into coarse crumbs (see note)
• ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions
• 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

6 servings

Preparation

1. Dice tuna into 1/2-inch cubes, and place in a medium-size bowl. Rinse seaweed. Sprinkle seaweed and remaining ingredients over fish, and toss gently to mix. Serve.

• Ground candlenuts (kukui nuts) are $1.90 for 2 ounces from Takahashi Market in San Mateo, Calif.; (650) 343-0394 (information: www.takahashimarket.com). The store also sells ogo seaweed, $5.50 for half a pound. Shipping for either item is about $30.