Tuna Salad (Samoan Oka I'a)

Oka i'a is what Samoans call their version of ceviche or fish salad. A raw fish salad is one of my favourite things. Each family likely has their own recipe for this dish. Feel free to use what ingredients you like best however fresh fish, coconut and citrus is a must.

1 lb tuna
½ cup lemon or lime juice, fresh squeezed
¼ onion, diced
2 green onions
2 small tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 cup coconut milk
1 serrano, minced (optional)
sea salt

Cut up your fish into bite size pieces. Put in a bowl and cover with the fresh squeezed citrus juice. Marinate for about 10 minutes or until you finish cutting up the other vegetables. The citrus cooks the diced fish quickly.

Dice up the vegetables to similar bite size pieces. Drain the citrus from the fish and add in the vegetables. Add in the coconut milk. Add salt to taste.

Refrigerate for about an hour to let all the flavours meld together and serve.

Makes 4 servings.