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Te karaka recipe
A delicious coconut and fish delight from Kiribati!
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh fish
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 1 unit onion
- 2 unit lime
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
How to make Te karaka
- Cut 500 g of fresh fish into bite-sized pieces, ideally about 2.5 cm each.
- Chop 1 onion finely, then squeeze the juice of 1 lime into a separate bowl.
- In a pot, combine the fish pieces, chopped onion, 400 ml of coconut milk, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Simmer the mixture on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the fish is opaque and flaky.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper as needed.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
- Serve the dish hot in individual bowls, garnished as desired with fresh lime wedges.
- Enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures of the dish with lime juice on top.
What is Te karaka?
Te karaka is a traditional dish from Kiribati. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare, is considered easy to make at home, and uses 6 ingredients.
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