Oka Samoan Raw Fish And Coconut Milk Recipes

SAMOAN FISH SALAD OKA A'I

Steps:

• Cut up your fish into bite size pieces
• Put in a bowl and cover with the fresh squeezed citrus juice
• Marinate for about 10 minutes or until you finish cutting up the other vegetables. The citrus cooks the diced fish quickly.
• Dice up the vegetables to similar bite size pieces
• Drain the citrus from the fish and add in the vegetables
• Add in the coconut milk
• Add salt to taste
• Refrigerate for about an hour to let all the flavors meld together and serve

OKA - SAMOAN RAW FISH AND COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• Cut fish into small cubes about 1cm. Place the fish in a glass dish with 1/3 cup of the lime juice and 1/2 tsp salt. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours but best to leave overnight.
• Remove fish from dish and wash and drain well.
• Mix the coconut milk with the capsicum, chili, onion and remaining lime juice.
• Add well drained fish and season with salt and pepper.
• This dish should be eaten on the day as the coconut milk will spoil.

OKA POPO (AMERICAN SAMOA) - RAW FISH STEW

Steps:

• Mix the salt, pepper and water together to make a brine. Add the fish pieces and soak for 30 to 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, chop the vegetables.
• At the end of the brining, drain the fish and add the coconut milk, the chopped vegetables, the cilantro and lime juice. You could also add half a finely chopped jalapeño, if you like it spicy.
• Now put it back in the fridge--it's traditionally served cold.

MARINATED RAW FISH IN COCONUT CREAM ( SAMOAN DISH )

Steps:

• Cut fish into cubed pieces.
• Sprinkle with salt then lemon juice.
• Cover and chill for 2 hours or overnight or until fish whitens, stirring occasionally.
• Put in onion, coconut cream, tomatoes and cucumber, and garnish with 1/2 lemon slices.
• Serve chilled.