Mangu

poisson-cru

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Poisson Cru, also known as 'I'a ota in Tahitian, is a popular dish in French Polynesia. It is a raw fish salad that typically uses tuna marinated in lime juice and coconut milk. The dish is often garnished with vegetables such as cucumber, onion, tomato, and carrots. Poisson Cru, which translates to "raw fish", is considered the national dish of Tahiti.

tuna

mahi-mahi

lime juice

coconut milk

tomato

salt

carrot

coriander

cucumber

red onion

Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound fresh tuna or mahi-mahi

  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

  • 1 cup coconut milk

  • 1 cucumber, peeled and diced

  • 1 large tomato, diced

  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 carrot, grated

  • Salt to taste

  • 1 bunch fresh coriander, chopped


Instructions:

  1. Cut the fish into small cubes and place in a bowl.

  2. Pour the lime juice over the fish, ensuring all pieces are covered. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

  3. After 20 minutes, drain the lime juice from the fish.

  4. Add the coconut milk, cucumber, tomato, red onion, carrot, and salt to the bowl. Mix well.

  5. Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.