Nui Kealoha's ‘Ulu Poke

Nui Kealoha's ʻUlu Poke

Chef Kealoha Domingo
Servings

16

Prep Time

60 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Cuisine

Hawaiian

Category

Main, Pupu

A traditional Hawaiian dish reimagined. Enjoy this nutty & savory breadfruit poke flavored with macadamia nuts and limu by renown local chef, Kealoha Domingo.

Nui Kealoha's ʻUlu Poke

Ingredients

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  • 2 Cups coconut aminos

  • 1 ½ Cups macadamia nuts

  • 2 Cups water

  • 2 Cups olive oil

  • 1 Tbsp sea salt

  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

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  • 1-2 bunches finely sliced green onion (⅛ – ¼ inch)

  • 1 small/medium sweet onion or yellow onion very finely diced

  • 2- 3 Cups cherry tomatoes, halved (avoid using the large tomatoes)

  • 2-3 Cups limu or ogo as fresh and crunchy as possible

  • 1 Cup ʻinamona or finely chopped and toasted macadamia nuts (toast on stainless steel skillet)

Directions

  1. Scrub, clean and wash breadfruit, then quarter, core, and steam for 25 minutes or until fork can be easily inserted into the flesh.

  2. After steaming the fruit, remove any imperfections and cut into ½ - ¾ inch cubes.

  3. Prepare Poke Ingredients and Dressing

  4. Use a blender to mix 1 ½ Cups macadamia nuts, 2 Cups water, 2 Cups coconut aminos, 2 Cups olive oil, 1 Tbsp sea salt, and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

  5. Pour dressing over the cubed ʻulu and mix well with a large spoon.

  6. Taste test for salt and pepper and adjust if necessary.

  7. Add sliced green onions, diced sweet or yellow onion, cherry tomato halves, limu or ogo, ʻinamona or finely chopped and toasted macadamia nuts.

  8. Mix gently until all ingredients are well distributed.

  9. Make any adjustments to your preference.

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