Looking for poke input

Crash · 04-10-2013, 03:44 AM

I know I'll get raked over the proverbial coals for this, but I also know that all of the Brethren have amazing input.

Here's the situation. We have a poke contest this weekend in Hawaii. Ahi, Tako (octopus) and ....wait for it..... Vegetarian.

Directly taken from the Wikipedia site....here's the definition of poke.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poke_(Hawaii)

Due to the severe lack of BBQ comps out in the 808 (Hawaii), we are now competing for the third time in this competition. GC gets an all expense paid trip to Alaska to fish for Halibut and Salmon.

We've done very well in previous years in 2 out of the three categories. Just not enough to get us to the final table and on to Alaska to do some fishing.

Any ideas will be appreciated and I'll respect it if you wanna get all snarky....hell, this is a BBQ forum.

Wampus · 04-10-2013, 06:55 AM

Pffft.....I thought it was a mis-type.

I thought you meant poke (POWK) as in "pulled poke".

Are you looking for help on how to improve your poke?
Cause....I got nuthin.....

stephan · 04-10-2013, 07:44 AM

Do I have it right? Theres actually no cooking involved in a POKE. Sounds interesting for sure.

SmokinJohn · 04-10-2013, 07:47 AM

I'm jealous. Mrs. SJ looooves poke (take it anyway you want)....and Hawaii

But on a serious note, are you asking for smoked veggie recipes?

I'm thinking that some guava-smoked avocado and/or some kiawe-smoked firm tofu should go in there.

Bludawg · 04-10-2013, 09:44 AM

If it lives in the water I aint eatin it sorry! ( Food allergies)

pmad · 04-10-2013, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash

Here's the situation. We have a poke contest this weekend in Hawaii. Ahi, Tako (octopus) and ....wait for it..... Vegetarian.

Am I missing something?
How does a vegetarian dish contain two animals?

SmokinJohn · 04-10-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by pmad

Am I missing something?
How does a vegetarian dish contain two animals?

As I read it, there are three categories:

Ahi (the traditional protein)
Tako (A crunchier protein) and
Vegetarian

The veggie poke would be tough, because you need something in between ahi and tako. That's why I thought avocado or firm tofu.

Now that I think about it, breadfruit might work, as well as taro.

But what about a smoked apple banana, diced into poke-sized pieces?

Stoke&Smoke · 04-10-2013, 11:12 AM

There is no such thing as vegetarian poke. Any tree hugging vegetarian can just get over it. Poke is a raw fish prep, augmented with veg

Crash · 04-10-2013, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmad

Am I missing something?
How does a vegetarian dish contain two animals?

3 categories.

Crash · 04-10-2013, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephan

Do I have it right? Theres actually no cooking involved in a POKE. Sounds interesting for sure.

Ahi and veggie categories can "technically" be cooked. Tako must be cooked. Anyone that serves cooked ahi as a poke will definitely be banned from the island.

Crash · 04-10-2013, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokinJohn

I'm jealous. Mrs. SJ looooves poke (take it anyway you want)....and Hawaii

But on a serious note, are you asking for smoked veggie recipes?

I'm thinking that some guava-smoked avocado and/or some kiawe-smoked firm tofu should go in there.

Any and all ideas welcome. Not just smoked ideas.

AZScott · 04-10-2013, 01:49 PM

Crash, what about a mix of roasted indigenous root vegetables and the "typical" poke seasoning? Put a touch of fish sauce in it for an additional savory kick along with a small spritz of vinegar and you might have something. Then again, I've never had poke.

Brother Matt · 04-10-2013, 03:12 PM

Oh man, I love me some poke, and it's Tahitian cousin, Poisson Cru. For the veg I'd probably go for something that is similar in texture to the fish, maybe smoked eggplant? Maybe a roasted winter squash? Hmm, you might replicate the tako with a pickled Bull Kelp? I'm totally reaching, but it sounds like a fun experiment. Good luck, hope you get to go after those 'but in AK.

SmokinJohn · 04-10-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

Due to the severe lack of BBQ comps out in the 808 (Hawaii)....

Pssst....

http://hilobaybbq.com/Page_10_UUDD.php

I think this is on the Big Island. If I had known about this last year, I might have come to see how I fare against my island brethren, and share some BBQ love (And grind on some poke).....can't make it this year, but probably in 2014...

pmad · 04-10-2013, 04:05 PM

Thanks.
Again, there is no such thing as vegetarian poke.

That aside, in order to serve the octopus raw, you need to tenderize it by beating it with a peeled daikon radish. It imparts flavor while tenderizing.
Then slice the octopus extremely thin and allow the citrus to "cook" it like ceviche.
Mix with tomato, red onion, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili pepper.

Just before serving, sprinkle with a nice course salt.

04-10-2013, 03:44 AM	#1
Crash is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-29-08 Location: Kailua, HI (Oahu)	Looking for poke input I know I'll get raked over the proverbial coals for this, but I also know that all of the Brethren have amazing input. Here's the situation. We have a poke contest this weekend in Hawaii. Ahi, Tako (octopus) and ....wait for it..... Vegetarian. Directly taken from the Wikipedia site....here's the definition of poke. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poke_(Hawaii) Due to the severe lack of BBQ comps out in the 808 (Hawaii), we are now competing for the third time in this competition. GC gets an all expense paid trip to Alaska to fish for Halibut and Salmon. We've done very well in previous years in 2 out of the three categories. Just not enough to get us to the final table and on to Alaska to do some fishing. Any ideas will be appreciated and I'll respect it if you wanna get all snarky....hell, this is a BBQ forum. __________________ Crash - HIBarbeque.com

04-10-2013, 06:55 AM	#2
Wampus somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-05-09 Location: Mooresville, IN	Pffft.....I thought it was a mis-type. I thought you meant poke (POWK) as in "pulled poke". Are you looking for help on how to improve your poke? Cause....I got nuthin..... __________________ [COLOR="Blue"][B]"Oh, I don’t reject Christ. I love Christ. It’s just that so many of you Christians are so unlike Christ." -Mahatma Gandhi[/B][/COLOR]

04-10-2013, 07:47 AM	#4
SmokinJohn Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-15-12 Location: Anaheim, CA	I'm jealous. Mrs. SJ looooves poke (take it anyway you want)....and Hawaii But on a serious note, are you asking for smoked veggie recipes? I'm thinking that some guava-smoked avocado and/or some kiawe-smoked firm tofu should go in there. __________________ Double Barrel Drum Smoker, UDS, ECB, Char-Broil gas grill & charcoal grills, Smokey Joe - Certified Moink Baller

04-10-2013, 09:44 AM	#5
Bludawg somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx	If it lives in the water I aint eatin it sorry! ( Food allergies) __________________ I'm a Proxy Vegetarian> Cows eat grass & I eat cows.

04-10-2013, 11:12 AM	#8
Stoke&Smoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-18-07 Location: Western burbs of Chicago, IL	There is no such thing as vegetarian poke. Any tree hugging vegetarian can just get over it. Poke is a raw fish prep, augmented with veg __________________ 2 Skinny Cooks Competition Team [URL]http://2SkinnyCooks.blogspot.com[/URL] KCBS CJ/TC #17139 Member ILBBQS Too many cookers to list :crazy:

04-10-2013, 07:44 AM	#3
stephan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-02-10 Location: lake grove, new york	Do I have it right? Theres actually no cooking involved in a POKE. Sounds interesting for sure.

04-10-2013, 01:49 PM	#12
AZScott Take a breath! Join Date: 02-22-08 Location: Phoenix, AZ	Crash, what about a mix of roasted indigenous root vegetables and the "typical" poke seasoning? Put a touch of fish sauce in it for an additional savory kick along with a small spritz of vinegar and you might have something. Then again, I've never had poke. __________________ Little Miss BBQ

04-10-2013, 03:12 PM	#13
Brother Matt Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-10-12 Location: Olypen, Washington	Oh man, I love me some poke, and it's Tahitian cousin, Poisson Cru. For the veg I'd probably go for something that is similar in texture to the fish, maybe smoked eggplant? Maybe a roasted winter squash? Hmm, you might replicate the tako with a pickled Bull Kelp? I'm totally reaching, but it sounds like a fun experiment. Good luck, hope you get to go after those 'but in AK. __________________ Cooking on a crazy contraption...

04-10-2013, 04:05 PM	#15
pmad is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-15-11 Location: St. Louis, MO	Thanks. Again, there is no such thing as vegetarian poke. That aside, in order to serve the octopus raw, you need to tenderize it by beating it with a peeled daikon radish. It imparts flavor while tenderizing. Then slice the octopus extremely thin and allow the citrus to "cook" it like ceviche. Mix with tomato, red onion, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili pepper. Just before serving, sprinkle with a nice course salt.