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Samoan Mackerel with Coconut Cream

Cultural Context

Samoan Mackerel with Coconut Cream is a beloved dish in Samoa, where fresh fish and coconut are staples of the local diet. The dish reflects the island's rich culinary traditions, showcasing the balance of flavors that define Samoan cuisine. Today, it is enjoyed not only in Samoa but also in various Pacific Island communities, celebrating the region's seafood heritage.

SamoanWSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup coconut cream
2 cups coconut cream
1 tin tuna fish
salt
green chilies
red chilies

coconut cream

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing coconut flavor.

mackerel

🥗Healthier: sardines

💰Cheaper: herring

Sardines and herring are often less expensive and provide similar flavors.

1

Cut onion very fine.

2

Drain the juice from the tuna fish and add it to the mixture later.

3

Add salt and 2 cups of coconut cream.

4

Add green chilies and red chilies to the mixture, but reserve some for family members who prefer it plain.

5

Taste the mixture and adjust salt as needed.

6

Prepare foil rings for the mixture to sit on in the baking tray.

7

Dish out the mixture into coconut shells.

8

Place the coconut shells in the oven and cook at 180 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes.

9

Check the consistency of the coconut cream after baking.

Cooking Techniques

grillingsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

ovenbaking trayfoilcoconut shellsknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishcoconut

Also Known As

Mackerel in Coconut SauceIka in Coconut Cream

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