Fijian Coconut Ceviche | Kokoda
Serves 4 (as an appetizer) Until Kokada entered my life, ceviche was uncharted territory for me. Raw fish dishes are definitely not native to my hometowns – Boston, Atlanta, Paris, or Luxembourg – they’re really more of a tropical item. (Is it weird to say I have more than one hometown? It’s all I know…) I had my reservations about consuming raw fish in landlocked Tulsa, Oklahoma – but, after taking a big sniff, the fishmonger assured me the mahi-mahi was fresh. What a flavor sensation it is – mild fish swimming in a blast of tart lime juice and cloaked in creamy coconut milk. I added a bit of hot pepper to give even more dimension, but you can use regular green peppers if you’d prefer. TIP: Ask your fishmonger to skin the fish and remove its bloodline. TIP 2: If you have leftover coconut milk from a can, use it to make some Grilled Corn with Coconut Milk. Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh mahi mahi (skinned & bloodline removed) 2 limes, juiced 1/4 tsp …
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