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Kokoda, usually served as a starter, is very refreshing and fresh tasting, with a good hit coming from the chilies. It is typically served during summer, since it is always summer in Fiji. Kokoda is also great on a cold winter day, as long as you are sitting in your warm house!
Notes:
- Most recipes suggest adding onions and chili after the fish has been marinated. I added this right at the start because I preferred the onions to get pickled
- After the fish has been marinated, you can either throw away the liquid and add fresh lemon juice or keep it. I kept it
- It is best to use a firm white flesh fish. I used arctic char. Other possible alternatives include snapper or Spanish mackerel.
- I used frozen fish. I used to think that fresh fish is safer. After doing research I realized that frozen fish is safer. Freezing is often used to kill parasites. According to European Union regulations, freezing fish at −20°C (−4°F) for 24 hours kills parasites. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends freezing at −35°C (−31°F) for 15 hours, or at −20°C (−4°F) for 7 days (source: wikipedia)
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| Kokoda |
Ingredients
400g fish fillets, skinned and deboned (preferably firm white fish)
70-80ml fresh lemon juice
50ml coconut cream
½ onion, diced
1 or more fresh chillies, finely chopped
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Cut the fish into 1cm pieces.
- Place the fish, onions, chili and lemon juice in a large ceramic or glass bowl, and toss to combine. Cover and place in the fridge for 8 hours or overnight to marinate, tossing occasionally. The fish will be white when ready.
- Just before serving, add coconut cream, salt and pepper and stir gently to combine
- Garnish with diced tomatoes or peppers, optional
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Wow... i can only imagine the flavors in this dish! I bet there are fireworks in your mouth! I would keep the marinade too... with all that flavor! And that's very interesting about fresh vs. frozen fish... Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThere was fireworks in the mouth:)
DeleteThis sounds interestingly delicious!
ReplyDeleteFiji has tons of coconut so I can understand the addition. I wouldn't mind it without as well. Sounds just as good!
Thank you. It would be delicious even without coconut milk. Yes Fiji has tons of coconut, along with fish and lemons:)
DeleteOh this looks so good, got me with the coconut milk
ReplyDeleteit looks so fresh and delicious!
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