Tongan Raw Fish in Coconut Milk (Kokoda)

Ingredients:

1 kg fish fillet (white flesh preferred)

1or 2 coconuts

1 small onion

3-4 limes or lemons

Chillies

Cooking Instructions:

Dice fish into small cubes (not too thick) and add to chopped onions into a deep bowl. Squeeze lemons / limes and cover the fish with juice. Add chillies if desired. Cover and let stand for six hours minimum. If leaving overnight, cover and put into the refrigerator. This will retain freshness. After standing, drain off lemon juice. Grate coconuts and squeeze off milk (do not add water). Add coconut milk to fish and mix well. More chillies and lemon juice can be added if preferred. The kokoda can also be garnished with finely chopped carrots, tomatoes, capsicum or celery. Serve with taro or cassava.

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