Tongan Ota Ika

Ingredients

• 1 lb very fresh firm white fish fillet, such as snapper or mahi mahi, skinned
• 1/2 cup fresh lime or lemon juice
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 3 green onions, finely sliced
• 1 small red chili, finely chopped
• Salt to taste

Before you cook

• Cut the fish into small, even 1/2-inch cubes.
• Dice the tomatoes and cucumber and slice the green onions.

Steps

1. Place the cubed fish in a glass or ceramic bowl and pour over the lime juice, making sure it is fully covered.
2. Cover and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes, until the fish turns opaque, stirring once halfway through.
3. Drain off most of the citrus juice, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the bowl with the fish.
4. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, green onions and chili to the fish.
5. Pour in the coconut milk and stir gently to combine.
6. Season with salt to taste.
7. Chill for 10 minutes before serving.