Tahitian Poisson Cru

Poisson cru (‘raw fish’ in French) is Tahiti’s national dish, served everywhere from beachside snack bars to Sunday family tables. Fresh tuna is marinated in lime juice, then folded through coconut milk with cucumber, tomato and onion — a dish that captures the lagoons of the islands in a bowl.

The coconut milk turns a beautiful pink as it mingles with the citrus, and the result is creamy, tangy and impossibly fresh. Serve well chilled with a cold beer or fresh lime soda.

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