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.
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
- In a bowl, combine the coconut cream and lime juice to make the dressing.
- Add the fish slices to the dressing and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Arrange the marinated fish on a serving platter.
- Top the fish with red onion, cucumber, tomato, and cilantro.
- 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