Spicy Ahi Poke

Spicy Ahi Poke

Spicy Ahi Poke is another variation of Poke. Mayonnaise and srirachia (a type of hot sauce made from chili peppers, distilled vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt) are added to make it creamy and spicy. This is another crowd favorites in Hawaiian gatherings and parties. The basic ingredients and procedures are the same as the Ahi Limu Poke.

Ingredients for Spice Ahi Poke

Fresh Ahi - cubed into bite sized piees

Ingredients:


1 lb. - Fresh Ahi or Yellow Fin Tuna (cubed into bite sized pieces)







2 tbsp. - Mayonnaise (preferably with olive oil)
1 tsp. - Sriracha (depends on how spicy you want it to be)
1 tbsp.  - Sesame Oil
1 tbsp. - Sesame Seeds
1 tsp. - Hawaiian Salt or to taste
 1/4 cup - Sliced Red Onion
1/4 cup - Green Onions (chopped)

Procedures:

1. In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients together.
2. Mix thoroughly and chill before serving.

Turon

Banana Lumpia with Jackfruit

 

Banana Lumpia also known as Turon is a very popular Filipino snack made of sliced cooking banana or Saba dredged in brown sugar, wrapped in pastry wrapper and deep fried. In this recipe, I added slices of jackfruit for added flavor.

I remember  during college years, this was our favorite snack because it was affordable and very satisfying. And when we went home for vacation in 2013, Turon became my son's favorite for breakfast and snack. So, when he found out that I will cook this, he was so excited.

Ingredients:

10 pcs. - Cooking Bananas or Saba (peeled, sliced lengthwise into 3 pieces)
1 cup - Brown Sugar
10-15 pcs. - Pastry Wrapper (pulled apart and laid flat on a plate)
1 can - Jackfruit (Sliced)
Cooking Oil for deep frying
Melted Chocolate for drizzling

Let's Cook!

1.  On a large plate, lay flat a pastry wrapper and sprinkle with brown sugar all over.
2. Dredge 2 slices of banana into brown sugar and  place on the pastry wrapper.
3. Add slices of jackfruit on top of the banana.
   
4. Carefully roll starting from the bottom to the top of the sheet and seal it with a bit of water.
   
5. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
6. Deep fry the lumpia until golden brown and crispy.
7.  When done, use a strainer with paper towel lining to absorb the oil, make sure the lumpia are placed vertically to properly drain all the excess oil and rest for couple of minutes.
8. Arrange in a platter and drizzle with melted chocolate.
9. Best serve with your favorite cold drinks.