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🌴Fiji Style🌴🐟Ika Vakalolo... 🐟fish in 🥥coconut cream/milk

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Ika Vakalolo

Cultural Context

Ika Vakalolo hails from Fiji, where it is a beloved dish that showcases the island's abundant seafood and rich coconut resources. Traditionally prepared for special occasions and gatherings, it reflects the communal spirit of Fijian culture. The dish has gained popularity beyond Fiji, inspiring variations in other Pacific Island cuisines and adapting to local ingredients.

FijianFJmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 lbs fresh fish
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped ginger
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 medium tomato
1 cup carrot (sliced)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a vegetarian option, while canned fish is often more affordable.

1

Clean and prepare the fish, removing scales and guts.

2

Marinate the fish in lime juice, chopped ginger, and black pepper.

3

Grill the fish in a little oil until cooked on both sides.

4

Prepare a mixture of coconut milk, chopped garlic, and ginger.

5

Simmer the fish in the coconut milk mixture for 5-6 minutes.

6

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

steamingmixing

Equipment Needed

steamermixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishcoconut

Also Known As

Fish Vakalolo

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