Ika Mata
A Cook Islands dish of raw tuna marinated in lemon and mixed with coconut cream, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion. The quantities make 4 servings; preparation times are estimates.
Ika mata combines raw fish, citrus, and coconut cream with fresh vegetables. This version uses tuna and is served chilled; the fish marinates for about 35 minutes, within the stated 30-to-45-minute range for this preparation.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Fish
Fresh tuna
Ingredients without verified allergen data 6
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Lemons, Coconut cream, Red bell pepper, Cucumber, Red onion, Salt.
Method
- 01
Marinate the tuna
Cut the tuna into small dice and place it in a clean bowl. Add the lemon juice, cover, and refrigerate for about 35 minutes; the stated marinating range for this preparation is 30 to 45 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The surface of the fish looks paler, and the tuna has remained refrigerated for the marinating time.
5 min - 02
Prepare the vegetables
While the tuna marinates, dice the bell pepper and cucumber and finely chop the red onion. Keep the vegetables refrigerated until ready to mix.
Ready to continue when: The vegetables are cut into small pieces and remain chilled.
10 min - 03
Mix and serve
Add the coconut cream to the tuna along with the marinade juice. Stir in the bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion; season with the salt and mix. Serve chilled.
Ready to continue when: The coconut cream and juice coat the tuna and vegetables evenly, and the dish is served chilled.
5 min
Ingredients
Sources and review
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