Best 2 Cook Islands Poke Recipes
Cook Islands poke is a traditional dish that combines fresh, raw fish with a variety of other ingredients. Poke is a popular appetizer or main course that can be served with a variety of side dishes. This article will provide you with two recipes for making authentic Cook Islands poke. You will learn how to select the best fish, how to prepare the poke, and how to serve it. With these recipes, you can easily create a delicious and authentic Cook Islands poke dish in your own home.
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COOK ISLANDS' POKE
Poke is a traditional Cook Islands recipe for a classic dessert of cooked bananas mixed with milk, thickened with arrowroot, and sweetened with sugar that's baked and served in coconut milk. You can substitute the arrowroot with an equal amount of cornstarch. I recommend using a scale. 7oz cornstarch = about 1.5 cups. The purplish color is somewhat disturbing but the results are delicious! Posted for ZWT7.
Provided by Elmotoo
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel the bananas and mash roughly. Add them to a pot along with the water. Bring to a gentle boil and cook until the bananas assume a purplish color (add more water if needed). Take off the heat and allow to cool naturally. Be careful near the end because the bananas can caramelize and/or burn. Also, the thick mixture bubbles & spurts so don't get burned!
- Combine the arrowroot & milk in a small bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the banana mixture in to a large bowl and mash with the sugar. Add the arrowroot/milk mixture & mix well.
- Butter an 8x8 baking dish and pour the mixture into this. Place in a 375F preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes, or until set and golden brown. Take from the oven and cool.
- Take your baked poke and cut into 2" squares. Place squares into individual bowls and pour the coconut milk over the top. Allow to soak into the poke and serve.
POKE - COOK ISLANDS PART DEUX
This is a common recipe from the Cook Islands. Mashed pawpaw, or banana, is combined with starch, baked, then dipped in coconut cream (either sweetened or not).
Provided by threeovens
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F; grease a square baking dish.
- Combine the mashed fruit and the starch until smooth; add 1/4 cup coconut cream and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 30 minutes (it will be like a pudding).
- Meanwhile, warm the remaining coconut cream in a saucepan and heat until thickened and will coat the back of a spoon.
- Let baked pudding cool to warm and dip spoonfuls into the thickened coconut cream before placing in serving bowls.
- Serve warm.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Choose the right type of fish for the poke. Tuna, salmon, and yellowtail are all popular choices.
- Cut the fish into small pieces. This will help the marinade to penetrate the fish evenly.
- Use a flavorful marinade. Soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger are common ingredients in poke marinades.
- Marinate the fish for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours.
- Serve the poke over rice or with crackers or chips.
- Garnish the poke with green onions, sesame seeds, and seaweed.
Conclusion:
Poke is a refreshing and delicious dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and flavors, poke is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So, next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, give poke a try. You won't be disappointed!
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