Oka (Samoan Coconut Fish)

About This Recipe

Oka is American Samoa's answer to ceviche. Fresh fish is marinated in citrus until opaque, then combined with coconut cream, cucumber, and tomato for a refreshing dish.

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 400 gvery fresh tuna or mahi-mahi(cut into 2 cm cubes)
• 6 tbspfresh lime juice
• 3/4 cupcoconut cream
• 1 smallcucumber(diced)
• 1 mediumtomato(diced)
• 1/2 tspsalt

Instructions

1. 1

   Cure fish

   Toss fish cubes with lime juice and salt. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes until fish turns opaque on the outside.

2. 2

   Drain

   Drain most of the lime juice from the fish, leaving a few tablespoons.

3. 3

   Combine

   Add coconut cream, cucumber, and tomato. Stir gently to combine.

   Add coconut cream just before serving to prevent it from turning watery.

4. 4

   Serve

   Serve immediately in small bowls or on a platter with crackers or taro chips.

Variations

• •

  Add sliced red onion and chili for more punch.

• •

  Use octopus or shrimp instead of fish.

Storage

Must be eaten the same day it is made.

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