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Fijian Kokoda

Fijian raw fish salad cured in citrus with coconut cream

Total Time
30min
Servings
6
Difficulty
medium
Rating
4.4 (42 reviews)

Time Breakdown

Prep:30min
Cook:0min
Cuisine: other
Meal Type:
appetizerlunch
Tags:
fijiankokodaraw fishcoconutpacific

Ingredients (6 servings)

  • 1.1 lbsfresh white fish, sashimi-grade, diced
    mahi-mahi or similar
  • 8 largelimes, juiced
  • 6.78 fl ozcoconut cream, thick
  • 1 smallred onion, finely diced
  • 2 mediumtomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1 mediumcucumber, diced
  • 1 mediumred bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/2 pepperscotch bonnet chili, minced
  • 1 tbspfresh ginger, grated
  • 1.07 ozcilantro, chopped
  • 15 gmint, chopped
  • 1 tspsalt
  • 1/2 tspblack pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Ensure fish is extremely fresh and sashimi-grade quality.

    2min
  2. 2

    Cut fish into small 1cm cubes and place in glass bowl.

    8min
  3. 3

    Cover fish completely with fresh lime juice.

    2min
  4. 4

    Let fish 'cook' in citrus acid for 15-20 minutes until opaque.

    20min
  5. 5

    Drain most of lime juice, leaving about 2 tablespoons.

    2min
  6. 6

    Add coconut cream, vegetables, ginger, and herbs.

    5min
  7. 7

    Season with salt and pepper, mix gently.

    2min
  8. 8

    Serve immediately chilled with taro or cassava chips.

    1min

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