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Samoan oka with fresh tuna, coconut cream, lime, tomato, cucumber, and red onion in a coconut bowl.

Samoan Oka

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A bright Samoan dish of fresh tuna dressed with coconut cream, lime, tomato, cucumber, and red onion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Samoan
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Oka
  • 1 lb sushi-grade tuna cut into 1/2-inch cubes and kept chilled
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 1 medium tomato seeded and diced
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 small red chile finely sliced, optional
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Citrus juicer
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

Prepare the Tuna:
  1. Keep the tuna cold while cutting it into even 1/2-inch cubes. Place it in a chilled mixing bowl.
Dress the Fish:
  1. Pour the lime juice over the tuna and toss gently. Let it stand for 5 minutes, just until the surface begins to turn opaque.
  2. Add the coconut cream, tomato, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, chile, salt, and pepper. Fold gently so the tuna stays in cubes.
Chill and Serve:
  1. Cover and chill for 10 minutes, then taste and adjust the salt. Serve cold with taro, breadfruit, or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 36gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 420mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • Use very fresh sushi-grade tuna and keep it refrigerated throughout preparation.
  • The lime continues to firm the fish, so serve soon after dressing for the best texture.