Thursday, July 17, 2008

KOKODA !



Thought you might like to try some Fijian cooking at home!
Kokoda is a traditional Fijian dish that tastes much better than it sounds. You'll find it served in every restaurant in Nadi.
The traditional dish is prepared with mahi-mahi,(or dolphin-fish - see photo),but you can use white fish of your choice. It's very simple to prepare – just be sure to leave enough time to marinate the fish in the lime. You’ll need a minimum of 6 hours.
It's like a mild, sweet curry and served in a coconut shell here.

Ingredients
2 White Fish Fillets
Juice from 3 large limes
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 cup Coconut Cream (be sure to use the cream and not the milk)
1 Onion, finely chopped
1 hot pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
2 Tomatoes, deseeded and finely chopped

Directions

1. Cut the fish into bite-size pieces and place in a glass or plastic bowl (avoid metal as it will react with the lime juice and ruin your dish) Add the lime juice and salt. Mix well, cover and marinate in fridge for 6-10 hours.

2. Just before serving, add coconut cream, onion, and the pepper. Stir thoroughly then place onto serving platter using slotted spoon. Top with chopped tomatoes and serve with a flourish.

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