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Poisson Cru: The National Dish of Tahiti

Course lunch or dinner
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 5 -6
Author Monica Swanson

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds fresh ahi or other fish (sushi-grade, free of bacteria) cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 a cucumber peeled, seeded, and chopped into bite size chunks
  • 1 firm tomato chopped into bite-site pieces
  • 1 bell pepper or 2 halves of different colors chopped into small pieces.
  • 1 medium size onion chopped into small pieces
  • Any other crunchy veggies as you like.
  • juice from 4-5 limes
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the fresh fish in cool water. Chop into bite-size pieces, and place in a bowl.
  2. Squeeze the lime juice over the fish, stir and place bowl in refrigerator to marinate for 15-20 minutes.
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  4. Add veggies to the fish, and pour the can of coconut milk over the top. Combine well.
  5. Serve over rice if you like.
  6. ENJOY!