Kokoda: Fijian Spicy Fish Dish (Entrée)
Kokoda: Fijian Spicy Fish Dish (Entrée)
Serves 6-8
INGREDIENTS:
4 large white fish fillets
3 large limes, juiced
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup coconut cream
1 large onion, minced
1 small hot chili pepper, seeded and minced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 medium bell pepper, seeded and diced
lettuce leaves
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Cut the fish into bite-sized pieces.
2. Combine the fish, lime juice, and salt in an acid-proof container and store in refrigerator overnight.
3. Remove the marinated fish from the refrigerator and gently stir in the coconut cream, onion, and chili pepper.
4. Line soup bowls with lettuce leaves and spoon the mixture onto the lettuce leaves.
5. Sprinkle each serving with diced tomatoes and bell peppers, and serve.
Vakalolo: Fijian Pudding (Dessert)
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
4 cups grated and peeled cassava (yucca) root
1 cup grated coconut
1/4 inch ginger root, grated
1 cup sugar
6 cloves (optional)
4 banana leaves (parchment paper or foil may be substituted)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a medium-sized bowl, mix and stir the cassava, coconut, ginger, sugar, and cloves.
2. Spoon 1/4 of the mixture into each of the 4 banana leaves (or paper/foil).
3. Place in steamer and cook for 40 minutes.
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