Sunshine and abundance go hand-in-hand in Tahiti. The beyond-perfect weather that French Polynesia experiences year-round yields an incredibly fresh variety of local cuisine, with a vast range of fruits, spices, and vegetables. These exotic culinary treasures are praised for their aromatic qualities and nutritional benefits, giving great pleasure to the body and the taste buds.
Fish from the lagoon or from the ocean—perch, mahi mahi, parrot fish, etc.—are exquisitely fresh and often eaten raw, sometimes marinated in lime juice and coconut milk as in the famous national dish ‘poisson cru à la Tahitienne’ which can be found in most restaurants. The beloved entrée consists of raw fish and diced vegetables soaked in coconut milk and marinated with lime juice.
From The Islands of Tahiti
Bring some island abundance into your home with a mouthwatering recipe for Tahitian-Style Poisson Cru, which balances buttery red tuna with zesty lime for the ultimate fresh-from-the-sea taste.
Ingredients
- 500g red tuna
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 small cucumber
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 onion
- coconut milk
- parsley
- 1 green onion
- Salt and pepper
Directions
- Cut the fish into small pieces and soak it in sea water or salt water for 5 minutes.
- In a salad bowl, add diced tomatoes and cucumbers, thinly sliced onion and green onion and chopped parsley. Add lime juice, salt and pepper and let soak for a few minutes.
- Drain the fish, add to the bowl and mix well with other ingredients. Add the coconut milk at the last minute and serve immediately.
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