Oka Popo (american Samoa) - Raw Fish Stew

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 cups water
• pepper
• 1 lb raw fish, cut into bite-sized pieces (marlin or swordfish is traditional, but you can also use sushi-grade tuna)
• 1/2 cup cubed cucumber, seeds removed
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/2 one onion, finely diced
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• juice of one lime
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 mix the salt, pepper and water together to make a brine. add the fish pieces and soak for 30 to 45 minutes.
• 2 meanwhile, chop the vegetables.
• 3 at the end of the brining, drain the fish and add the coconut milk, the chopped vegetables, the cilantro and lime juice. you could also add half a finely chopped jalapeño, if you like it spicy.
• 4 now put it back in the fridge--it's traditionally served cold.