Poke is a local treat, usually made with raw ahi tuna, though other fish are used as well, mixed with some type of seaweed, green onion, and various spices. The secret ingredient is often roasted kukui nut, also called candlenut, which together with Hawaiian salt, make up that special flavor combination known around here as Inamona.
With a handy Kukui (Candlenut) tree in our back garden, I decided to go through the process of making my own inamona. I had gathered a basket full and let the nuts brown in the sun for several weeks, as per directions found online.
