Kicked Up Cajun Poke (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Kicked Up Cajun Poke (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. Combine all the ingredients except the greens, avocados, and chips in a large bowl and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
  2. Divide the greens among 8 plates and top with one avocado half. Spoon a generous 1/2-cup of poke in each avocado half and serve with Taro Root Chips.
  3. Taro Root Chips:
  4. In a large, deep wok or pot, heat the oil to 360 degrees F. Add the taro rounds in batches and stir to prevent them from sticking. Cook until just golden brown, about 45 seconds. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with Essence while still hot. Repeat with the remaining chips. Serve immediately.
  5. Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
  6. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  7. Yield: about 2/3 cup
  8. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 369.86 Kcal (1549 kJ)
Calories from fat 152.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.98g 26%
Sodium 2020.99mg 84%
Potassium 1320.65mg 28%
Total Carbs 48.24g 16%
Sugars 4.74g 19%
Dietary Fiber 13.79g 55%
Protein 11.62g 23%
Vitamin C 30.2mg 50%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 8.6mg 48%
Calcium 95.1mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 121.72 Kcal (510 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.59g 26%
Sodium 665.08mg 84%
Potassium 434.61mg 28%
Total Carbs 15.87g 16%
Sugars 1.56g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4.54g 55%
Protein 3.82g 23%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 50%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 12%
Iron 2.8mg 48%
Calcium 31.3mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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