Oka Popo American Samoa Raw Fish Stew
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Pacific Islands with Oka Popo, a beloved raw fish stew from American Samoa that’s as refreshing as it is flavorful. This no-cook dish features fresh tuna (or your favorite firm white fish) marinated in zesty lime juice, which gently “cooks” the fish to perfection. Combined with creamy coconut milk, crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and the subtle heat of green chili, Oka Popo is a tantalizing harmony of textures and tastes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect as a chilled appetizer or light main course and pairs beautifully with taro, rice, or crackers. Dive into this traditional Samoan recipe for a simple yet exotic hit of island-inspired cuisine!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh tuna (or any firm white fish)
- 0.5 cup lime juice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 small red onion
- 1 small cucumber
- 1 medium tomato
- 1 small green chili (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Dice the fresh tuna (or chosen fish) into small, bite-sized cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Pour the lime juice over the fish, ensuring all pieces are coated. Let the fish marinate in the lime juice for 10-15 minutes. The acidity from the lime juice will lightly 'cook' the fish.
Step 3
While the fish marinates, thinly slice the red onion, dice the cucumber and tomato into small cubes, and finely chop the green chili (if using).
Step 4
Once the fish has marinated, drain off any excess lime juice from the bowl.
Step 5
Add the coconut milk to the fish, stirring gently to coat all the pieces.
Step 6
Add the sliced onion, diced cucumber, tomato, and green chili to the bowl. Mix gently to combine all the ingredients.
Step 7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
Step 8
Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 9
Serve cold as an appetizer or main dish. Enjoy with taro, rice, or crackers for an authentic Samoan experience.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1163.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 821.2 |
| Total Fat 5.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 1.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 226.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3810.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 58.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35.8g | |
| Protein 130.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 907.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 140.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2549.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories