Step 1 : Introduction to the question "In what U.S. state is poke a favorite traditional dish?"
...Many would describe poke as deconstructed sushi. This traditional Hawaiian dish dates back for centuries. Varieties of this dish are common fare in restaurants and supermarkets in the island state. Poke is fresh, raw fish, marinated and served cold, usually over rice. The fish and rice get a seasoning of sauces like ponzu sauce, soy sauce, limu (seaweed), rice vinegar or salty furikake. All of the ingredients are cut into bite-size portions. Source: WideOpenEats.com