Hawaiian Style Nachos
Enjoy a tropical twist on classic nachos with this Hawaiian-inspired recipe featuring crispy wonton chips, fresh poke, and a spicy aioli. Each layer is packed with exciting flavors and textures, from tender marinated tuna to the finish of macadamia nuts, creating a delightful and unique snack that's perfect for any occasion.
EQUIPMENT
- Deep fryer or large heavy bottomed pot
- wire rack
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 small mixing bowl
- knife and cutting board
- serving plate or platter
- grater
INGREDIENTS
Wonton Chips
- neutral oil
- wonton wrappers (cut in half)
- Furikake
Poke
- 1 lb tuna (or salmon, diced)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (toasted)
- 2 tsp sesame seeds (toasted)
- ½ cup edamame (shelled)
- 1 tsp gochugaru
- 1 small white onion (thinly sliced)
- ground black pepper
Spicy Aioli
- ½ cup mayonnaise (Japanese)
- ½ cup sriracha
Toppings
- scallions (sliced)
- cucumber (sliced)
- jalapeno (sliced)
- avocado (sliced)
- fried shallots
- cilantro leaves
- pickled ginger
- lime wedges
- macadamia nuts
INSTRUCTIONS
- Make the wonton chips: Heat oil to 350°F. Fry the wonton wrappers in batches until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove chips to a wire rack and season with furikake.
- Marinate the poke: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tuna or salmon, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, edamame, gochugaru, sliced onion, and black pepper. Toss well to combine and set aside.
- Prepare the aioli: Mix Japanese mayonnaise and sriracha in a small bowl until smooth.
- Assemble the nachos: Arrange the wonton chips on a serving plate. Top with the marinated poke, drizzle with spicy aioli, and garnish with scallions, cucumber, jalapeno, avocado, fried shallots, cilantro, pickled ginger, and lime wedges. Finish by grating macadamia nuts over the top. Serve immediately.
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NOTES
- Customize: Utilize your favorite toppings to personalize this dish.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the wonton chips and aioli in advance to save time.
- Serving Suggestion: This dish is best enjoyed immediately after assembling to keep the wonton chips crisp.
- Substitution: For a milder version, adjust the amount of sriracha or substitute with a milder chili sauce.
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