In a heat proof bowl, combine minced green onion, ginger, cilantro, salt and crushed red chili flakes.
Add neutral oil to a medium size saucepan. Heat over high heat until oil begins to ripple and smoke.
Carefully pour hot oil over the aromatic vegetables in the heat proof bowl. Stir lightly until oil and ingredients are well combined.
Once cooled, taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Optional but highly recommended, add sesame oil to sauce for added nuttiness and flavor.
Season ahi with salt and black pepper on all sides.
In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat neutral oil over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
Place ahi in hot pan and cook for about 20 seconds on each side or until a golden crust has formed while keeping the inside of the ahi rare.
Transfer seared ahi to a cutting board and let cool for about 10 minutes.
Cut ahi into ½ inch size poke cubes and place into a mixing bowl.
Add all ingredients except cilantro into a mixing bowl with seared ahi poke cubes. Mix gently until ingredients are well combined.
Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
