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Ika mata is a Cook Islands raw fish recipe where firm white fish is lightly cured in lime juice and then folded with coconut cream, tomato, cucumber, and onion. It is cool, fresh, and ideal for hot weather, shared lunches, or anyone who enjoys Pacific Island seafood dishes with a clean finish.
'Ika Mata(Cook Island Style Raw Fish) is a traditional Cook Islands recipe for a dish of fish cured with lemon juice served blended with cucumber, bell pepper, red onion and coconut cream.
Serve with coconut cream and cooked root vegetable such as taro, kumara, breadfruit or boiled green bananas. Any white fish is suitable. Tuna is an excellent fish for this dish, but ensure it is not over long in the marinade.
Ika Mata, a beloved delicacy in the Cook Islands, is enjoyed by both locals and visitors. Translated as “raw fish” in Cook Islands Maori, this vibrant Polynesian fish salad combines raw fish, fresh vegetables, and rich coconut cream.
Ika mata is a raw fish dish native to the Cook Islands that is marinated in lemon juice and mixed with coconut juice and tomatoes, onion, cucumber, and chili. The result is a light, tasty, tangy taste with a tropical twist.
Enjoy this Ika Mata recipe—a Cook Islands-inspired raw fish salad with Trevally, marinated in lemon juice and mixed with fresh vegetables and coconut cream.
Get some fresh fish goodness in your life with this awesum Kuki Airani take on Ika Mata! Our girl Tatryana breaks down how to put the tang and taste into raw fish with these simple tips n trix!
9th June 2020 By Alex the Vagabond Learn how to make a delicious coconut milk tuna ceviche (Ika Mata) from the Cook Islands in your very own home with Alex the Vagabond. Cook Islands Tourism News Corporate Website





