Kiribati Coconut Fish and Rice

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb (675g) fresh tuna steaks, cut into chunks
• 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) coconut milk
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red chili, sliced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cups cooked white rice, for serving

Before you cook

• Cut the tuna into large chunks.
• Chop the onion and mince the garlic.

Steps

1. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, until softened.
3. Pour in the coconut milk and bring it to a gentle simmer.
4. Add the chili and salt.
5. Simmer for 5 minutes to let the coconut milk reduce slightly.
6. Lower the tuna chunks into the pot.
7. Simmer for 6 minutes, turning the tuna once, until just cooked through.
8. Stir in the lime juice.
9. Taste the sauce and add more salt if needed.
10. Spoon the tuna and sauce over bowls of rice to serve.