Tropical Polynesian Pineapple Poke with Jalapeño

Name: Tropical Polynesian Pineapple Poke with Jalapeño
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 ripe pineapple; 2 ripe mangoes; 1 small red onion; 1 red bell pepper; 1 jalapeño; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; Juice of 2 limes; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon chili flakes; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; Fresh cilantro leaves

A Spicy and Sweet Hawaiian Delight

This vibrant and flavorful dish combines fresh tropical fruits with a spicy kick, perfect for a refreshing appetizer or light meal.

30 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Pineapple Poke

1 ripe pineapple

peeled, cored, and diced

2 ripe mangoes

peeled and diced

1 small red onion

thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper

diced

1 jalapeño

seeds removed and finely chopped

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

chopped

Juice of 2 limes

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

For the Spicy Dressing

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon chili flakes

For the Garnish

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation

Marinating the Pineapple and Mango

Combine base ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the diced pineapple, mango, red onion, and red bell pepper.

Add jalapeño and cilantro

Add the chopped jalapeño and cilantro to the bowl.

For extra heat, leave the jalapeño seeds intact.

Season and marinate

Drizzle with lime juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Ensure the fruits are cut evenly to ensure consistent marination and presentation.

Preparing the Spicy Dressing

Whisk ingredients

In a small bowl, whisk together honey, rice vinegar, and chili flakes.

Adjust seasoning

Taste and adjust the sweetness or heat level if needed.

Cooking Process

Chilling the Poke

Allow the mixture to sit in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Preparing the Dressing

Whisk the dressing ingredients just before serving.

Combining Flavors

Pour the dressing over the chilled fruit mixture and gently toss to coat.

Plating & Serving