My favourite Fiji dish: kokoda

Readers of Fiji Islands Mysteries often tell me they enjoy hearing about Fijian food in my books. Recently, I received an email asking me about my favourite Fijian dish. I posted this recipe years ago, since when the number of Fiji Fan Club members has grown by a factor of ten. So it's definitely time to share the recipe for kokoda (pronounced ko-kon-da) again.

Kokoda recipe

This is a super-easy recipe you all can try. Kokoda (pronounced ko-kon-da) is a marinated fish dish like ceviche from Chile. Every Pacific island has its own version. It's great as a starter or light lunch, and truly refreshing in hot and humid weather.

Ingredients

These quantities will make 4 starters or two mains.

• 400g firm white fish fillet, cut into 1cm cubes

• 1/2 cup lemon or lime juice, or combination

• 1 tomato, seeds removed, diced

• 1/2 small red onion, diced

• 1 spring onion, finely sliced, incl. green stalk

• 1 or 2 chillies, finely chopped

• 1/3 cup coconut cream (canned or frozen is fine)

• salt to taste

Method

• Mix the fish cubes and citrus juice in a bowl.

• Place in the fridge for 2-3 hours, or overnight.

• The fish is ready when it is completely opaque.

• Drain the fish and combine with all the remaining ingredients.

• Serve in individual bowls or glasses.

• Garnish with parsley, coriander or chives and a slice of lime.

I find kokoda scrumptious. I hope you'll try my favourite Fiji dish soon and let me know what you think!

I would love to answer any questions from readers about Fiji, or indeed about my books. Just leave me a message on bmallsopp.com or email me at bernadette@bmallsopp.com. And if you're not already a member, I invite you to join the Fiji Fan Club below.

I look forward to hearing from you!

 Bernadette

(B.M. Allsopp)

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