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Kokoda recipe
A refreshing and zesty fish ceviche from PNG.
Ingredients
- 500 g white fish fillet
- 100 ml lime juice
- 200 ml coconut cream
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1 red onion
- 1 chili pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
How to make Kokoda
- Dice 500 g of white fish fillet into small cubes about 1 cm each.
- Combine the diced fish with 100 ml of lime juice in a mixing bowl.
- Let the fish marinate for 15 minutes until it turns opaque.
- Chop 1 tomato, 1 cucumber, ½ red onion, and 1 chili pepper into small pieces.
- Add the marinated fish to the chopped vegetables and mix gently to combine.
- Stir in 200 ml of coconut cream, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
- Mix the ingredients well until fully combined.
- Serve chilled on a plate as a refreshing appetizer.
What is Kokoda?
Kokoda is a traditional dish from Papua New Guinea, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around white fish fillet, coconut cream and lime juice. The recipe below uses 9 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Kokoda take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 15 minutes.
Any tips for making Kokoda?
Allowing the fish to marinate ensures it cooks properly in the lime juice.
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