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A close-up bowl of fresh homemade ahi poke with marinated tuna cubes, green onions, and sesame seeds.

Homemade ahi poke topped with spicy mayo and sesame seeds

Fresh, flavorful, and so easy — this homemade ahi poke is made with sushi-grade tuna, a simple soy-sesame marinade, and topped with spicy mayo and sesame seeds. Serve it over warm rice for a quick Hawaiian-style meal everyone will love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound sushi-grade ahi tuna cut into ½-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped seaweed optional
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup spicy mayo store-bought or mix mayo + Sriracha
  • 2 cups cooked white rice for serving

Method
 

  1. Prepare Tuna: Cut the ahi tuna into bite-sized cubes. Keep it cold.
  2. Make Marinade: In a bowl, mix soy sauce and sesame oil. Add green onions and seaweed.
  3. Combine: Add tuna to the bowl. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  4. Chill: Cover and chill for 15–20 minutes to absorb flavor.
  5. Serve: Spoon poke over warm rice. Drizzle spicy mayo on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.