Poisson Cru Recipe from Merriman's Restaurant on the Big Island Hawaii


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Big Island Poisson Cru

serves 6, as a light lunch or an appetizer

from Merriman's Restaurant on the Big Island Hawaii

Traditionally, Tahiti's national dish, this is a Big Island version of
Tahitian Raw Fish Salad.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lb. diced raw fish (1/4" cubes) We use Mahimahi, Ono or Opakapaka.

2/3 c. fresh lime juice

1 c. diced Maui (sweet) onion

1/2 c. diced green onion tops (dark green)

1 large tomato, seeded and diced

1 Tbsp. Hawaiian salt (or rock salt or kosher)

1 c. unsweetened coconut cream

Directions:

Toss the first two ingredients and let sit 1/2 to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Prepare remaining ingredients and mix.
Lift the fish from the lime juice and mix with other mixed ingredients.
Serve immediately.