Solomon Islands Raw Fish in Coconut Cream
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The Tale of Solomon Islands Raw Fish in Coconut Cream
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Raw fish in coconut cream is the Solomon Islands' entry in a dish family found across the Pacific, alongside Fiji's kokoda and Samoa's oka, all built on citrus-cured fish folded into coconut cream. It reflects the shared reliance on reef fish across island communities in the region.
Ingredients
Scale:· 4 servings
- 1 lb firm white fish, diced
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1Place the diced fish in a bowl and cover completely with lime juice.
- 2Refrigerate for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fish is opaque and firm.
- 3Drain most of the lime juice, leaving a couple tablespoons.
- 4Stir in the coconut cream, onion, cucumber, and tomato.
- 5Season with salt to taste.
- 6Serve chilled as a light appetizer.
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