ahi tuna
Poke bowl protein
Ahi tuna is yellowfin tuna, a large species prized in cooking for its firm texture and mild flavor.
The Hawaiian name has become standard on American menus, especially for preparations served raw or seared rare: ahi tuna poke, seared ahi tuna with sesame crust.
The term distinguishes this premium fish from canned varieties.
- sashimiThinly sliced raw fish
- yellowfinTropical tuna species
- pokeSharp, quick thrust
- poke bowlMarinated raw fish salad
- searedBurned on the surface
raw · raw fish · wasabi · soy sauce · sushi grade · grade · steak · Hawaiian · Hawaiian cuisine · ocean · fishing · sustainable fishing · bluefin · mercury · omega-3 · sesame · crusted · rare
- tunaahi, albacore, bigeye, blackfin, bluefin
- island foodpoke, kalua pork, kalua pig, shave ice, plate lunch
- pupuspupu platter, poke, coconut shrimp, crab rangoon, egg rolls
- Asian fusionorange chicken, General Tso's chicken, fried rice, lo mein, chow mein
- Japanese ingredientssoy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, shoyu, tamari
- mackerel fishmackerel, king mackerel
fish quality/prestige
ahi tunafish sticks
Breaded frozen seafood portions
imitation crab · canned tuna · tilapia · catfish · canned mackerel