The beautiful season is finally arriving, and with it the desire for fresh and light meals, but without ever losing sight of taste and authenticity.

For some years now, the Pokè trend has been becoming popular here in Italy too, and poker shops can be found in all cities , and I must say that they can often represent a valid option for a quick lunch break.

However, as you can imagine, we at Spilucco are not lovers of fast food, where low quality, non-traced ingredients from intensive farming are often used to ensure an advantageous price.

Precisely for this reason we decided to sift through the shelves of our warehouse to create Gourmet Pokè recipes, very tasty and with quality ingredients.

You can find most of the ingredients on our shop (you will find the links in the recipes), for others such as fish or fresh vegetables we recommend you choose trusted suppliers, such as farmers or small farms that sell organic products from their garden.

What is Poke:

Poke is a traditional dish of Hawaiian cuisine, characterized by pieces of marinated raw fish, usually tuna or salmon, served on a base of rice and enriched with a variety of condiments and fresh accompaniments, in bowls called bowls (hence poke bowls). Originally a quick and healthy meal eaten by Hawaiian fishermen, poke has gained popularity around the world due to its freshness and versatility.

Let's now see our Gourmet Poke recipes.

1. Salmon Poke with Extra Virgin Olive Oil:

Start with a base of sushi rice cooked al dente and left to cool. Cut the salmon into cubes and marinate it with fresh lemon juice, a pinch of sea salt and a drizzle of Tuscan extra virgin olive oil for at least 15 minutes. Place the marinated salmon on top of the rice and add thin slices of red onion and carrots, diced avocado and halved cherry tomatoes. Finish with a splash of soy sauce and fresh basil leaves.

2. Chianina Steak Poke with Tuscan Pecorino:

Cook the Chianina steak to the desired point and let it cool slightly before cutting it into thin slices. Prepare a base of cooked basmati rice according to package instructions and let it cool slightly. Layer the steak slices on the rice base and add cubes of aged Tuscan pecorino for a unique touch of flavor. Season everything with a light vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a pinch of black pepper.

3. Grilled Vegetable Poke with Florentine Pesto:

For a vegetarian version of poke, grill a selection of vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, peppers and tomatoes. Cut them into pieces and let them cool slightly. Mix the grilled vegetables with cubes of buffalo mozzarella and halved cherry tomatoes. Season everything with a generous portion of homemade Florentine pesto, prepared with fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and grated Tuscan pecorino. Return everything to a base of organic brown rice .

4. Smoked Tuna Poke with Tuscan Cannellini Beans:

Start with a base of organic Carnaroli rice cooked al dente and left to cool slightly. Cut the smoked tuna into cubes and mix it with previously boiled and drained cannellini beans. Add halved cherry tomatoes, black olives and thinly sliced ​​red onion. Season everything with a drizzle of Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt and freshly ground black pepper.

5. Octopus Poke with Cherry Tomatoes and Rocket:

Prepare a base of cooked Venere rice following the instructions on the package and let it cool slightly. Cut the previously steamed octopus into similar sized pieces and arrange them on top of the rice. Add halved cherry tomatoes, fresh arugula leaves and a generous sprinkling of black pepper. Season everything with a light emulsion of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a pinch of sea salt.

Conclusions :

With these poke recipes, creative using the best artisanal Tuscan products, you will be able to prepare tasty, fresh and healthy dishes, helping to support small producers and local economies.
Experiment with fresh, high-quality ingredients to create gourmet dishes that will amaze and delight your diners.

Enjoy your meal!