Raw Fish With Coconut Dressing (lu 'ota)

Raw Fish with Coconut Dressing, known as Lu 'ota in Tongan cuisine, is a traditional dish that features fresh fish marinated in a flavorful coconut dressing. This dish is light, refreshing, and perfect for a hot day.

Raw Fish With Coconut Dressing (lu 'ota)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh white fish fillets, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the coconut cream and lime juice to make the dressing.
  2. Add the fish slices to the dressing and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Arrange the marinated fish on a serving platter.
  4. Top the fish with red onion, cucumber, tomato, and cilantro.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
20 minutes
Cooking method
No cooking required

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
20g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
10g

Supplies

Serving platter Bowl

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Raw Fish with Coconut Dressing as an appetizer or as part of a larger Tongan feast.

Tips & tricks

For the best flavor, use the freshest fish available and adjust the amount of lime juice and seasoning to suit your taste preferences.

Cost

$15