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Tuna Poke is basically a jazzed-up Hawaiian version of tuna tartare. "Poke" in Hawaiian refers to "small pieces" (of, in this case) cubed, raw tuna. Matt McDougall of East Coast Grill tosses together a simple sauce of soy, sesame oil, sambal olek (spicy chili sauce) and aromatics to dress firm and fresh sushi-grade tuna. Listen to Matt's advice on recognizing qualities of fresh fish. This appetizer is a great addition to a tiki-inspired pupu platter!
After graduating from Johnson & Wales University's culinary program, Matt McDougall started cooking professionally in 2005. He explains that his cooking style is similar to the way he likes to eat when he goes out: "fast, simple, bold and filling." Matt currently works as Sous Chef at East Coast Grill. Although he plans to eventually open his own restaurant, he can see himself working on a restaurant line forever -- he loves the unexpected, and the fact that "you never know what is going to come at you."
Tuna Poke is basically a jazzed-up Hawaiian version of tuna tartare. "Poke" in Hawaiian refers to "small pieces" (of, in this case) cubed, raw tuna. Matt McDougall of East Coast Grill tosses together a simple sauce of soy, sesame oil, sambal olek (spicy chili sauce) and aromatics to dress firm and fresh sushi-grade tuna. Listen to Matt's advice on recognizing qualities of fresh fish. This appetizer is a great addition to a tiki-inspired pupu platter!
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