Poisson Cru Or Eia Ota Tahitian Lime Marinated Tuna Food

POISSON CRU OR E'IA OTA (TAHITIAN LIME-MARINATED TUNA)

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients together in a large, non-reactive bowl and set aside to marinate for 10 to 20 minutes.
• Drain excess liquid and adjust seasoning. Garnish with some freshly chopped green onions and serve in a decorate bowl or large clam shell.
• NOTES: Make sure to use very fresh, high-quality fish for this dish. Such fish is often marked "sushi grade" in the market. Use other fish - halibut, snapper, swordfish - if you like.
• Other possible additions: cubed red peppers, grated carrots, diced red onion, minced garlic.
• Sometimes a pinch of sugar is added to take the edge off the acidity.

TAHITIAN TUNA (POISSON CRU)

Steps:

• Place tuna cubes into a large bowl and sprinkle with salt. Take the limes squeeze them over the tuna (make sure no seeds end up in the bowl).
• After add all of the juice from the 8 limes, stir the tuna until it is coated with the juice.
• Allow the tuna/ lime mixture to cook/ cure for about 5 minutes. (The lime juice actually begins to 'cook' the tuna).
• After the mixture has 'cooked' add the diced tomatoes, red onion and cucumber to the bowl and mix well.
• Take the freshly shredded coconut and place in cheesecloth, squeeze the coconut over the tuna (this is the coconut cream).
• Mix the tuna, vegetable, cream mixture refrigerate until ready to serve.

SALADE POISSON CRU (TAHITIAN RAW TUNA SALAD)

Steps:

• Cut the tuna into ½-inch thick strips about 2 inches long.
• In a large bowl (preferably glass or stainless steal) combine the lime juice, coconut milk, and salt; stir to mix.
• Add the tuna, carrot, cucumber, tomato, green onions, chives, and lime zest. Stir to mix.
• Taste for seasoning.
• Serve immediately.