Ali'i Poke

 What is poke? It's not poke or po-kee; it is pronounced as "poh-kay", which means, "to cut crosswise into pieces." Poke is a staple dish in Hawai'i. Think of it as deconstructed sushi. Originating as an appetizer, Hawaiian poke is essentially seasoned tuna over a bowl of rice. When poke migrated to the mainland, people put their own twists on the original. Nowadays, a large variety of poke is available, with different types of raw or cooked fish, rice or salad base, toppings such as edamame, s...