Coconut Fish from Nauru
Main Dish • Coconut Milk, Fish, Fruit, Juice, Seafood
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Ingredients
- 500 g / 1 lb very fresh fish
- (tuna or other firm white fish)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- (fresh if available; unsweetened canned is acceptable)
- 1–2 tbsp lime or lemon juice, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Directions
- 1. Prepare the fish
- Rinse the fish briefly in cold water and pat dry.
- Remove all skin and bones.
- Cut into small bite‑sized cubes or thin slices.
- 2. Add coconut milk
- Place the fish into a clean bowl.
- Pour the coconut milk over the fish until fully coated.
- 3. Season lightly
- Add salt to taste.
- Add lime or lemon juice sparingly—just enough to brighten the dish.
- The seasoning should remain very mild.
- 4. Mix gently
- Stir carefully so the fish is evenly coated without breaking it.
- 5. Serve immediately
- Serve at once, traditionally with plain white rice.
- Coconut Fish is not typically stored, reheated, or heavily garnished.
