Mex-Polynesian fusion Poke Nachos ides please?

[jjdbike]

Hello Pit Masters,

I know this is not BBQ so I apologies for that. I'm hosting a men's fellowship lunch. As a nod to local North Sand Diego County local culture and to those in attendance, I'm doing a Mex - Poly fusion. I've had Poke nachos in restaurants and really enjoyed them These were all Asian - poly themed - flavor profiles. I want this to be Poly-Mex and would like your input please.

I'm thinking cubed raw bluefin tuna and California yellowtail (jack not Florida snapper), tossed in Kikkoman poke sauce with finely dice sweet onions, placed on top of corn tortilla chips (as opposed to the traditional fried wonton chips), garnished w/ chipotle mayo, shredded cabbage, chopped green onion and jalapeños.

Does this sound like a good plan?

Any other suggestions, ideas or experiences?

Thanks in advance!
JD

[jjdbike]

Perhaps add a squeeze of fresh lime juice?
JD

[STEbbq]

I think it sounds delicious and sure on the lime juice.

[texastweeter]

Maybe do cowboy candy instead of pickled jalapeños? Or fresno; I like them in poke better. Don't forget crushed macadamia nuts or sesame seeds as a garnish. Shredded seaweed would go well too. If you can find the lime tortilla chips, they may be good.

[Donw]

Make soft thin tortillas and use that as the wrap instead of something fried and hard. As an alternative you can also buy rice tortillas and punch out smaller ones using a cookie cutter.

[barelfly]

Sounds good to me and reminds me of the poke nachos I had in Kauai a few months ago! Dang those were good!!!

[shify]

Sounds good to me. I'll also suggest experimenting with plantain chips instead of corn tortillas.

[Uncle Bob]

We have a Mexican style restaurant in nearby Georgetown, Tx. that does similar, more in line with ceviche, but essentially the same. You might want to add finely minced cilantro to the toppings.

[STEbbq]

I was going to suggest cilantro too but it tastes like soap to a sizable part of the population so definitely seems like something that would need its own dish.

[BFlynn]

I think what you're aiming for is ceviche.....

[jjdbike]

Maybe do cowboy candy instead of pickled jalapeños? Or fresno; I like them in poke better. Don't forget crushed macadamia nuts or sesame seeds as a garnish. Shredded seaweed would go well too. If you can find the lime tortilla chips, they may be good.

I love the idea of cowboy candy. That touch of sweetness would be nice.
Also like the idea of lime tortilla chips.
Thanks for sharing!
JD

[jjdbike]

I think it sounds delicious and sure on the lime juice.

Thanks!

[Draznnl]

Your original sounds good to me. I was trying to think of something readily available to use instead of the cabbage and couldn't come up with anything. I like the taste lime juice would provide, but it would cook the fish. Lime flavored tortilla chips as I think texastweeter suggested would avoid that problem.