Tahitian Poisson Cru
Tahitian tuna salad with coconut milk, lime and fresh vegetables. Serves 4; preparation times are estimates.
Poisson cru combines diced tuna with crisp vegetables, lime juice and coconut milk. This version is prepared just before serving to preserve the freshness and texture of its ingredients.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Fish
Tuna
Ingredients without verified allergen data 10
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Water, Salt, Unsweetened coconut milk, Pepper, Tomato, Cucumber, Lime, Carrot, Scallions, Cilantro.
Method
- 01
Prepare the salted water
Dissolve the salt in the water. Cut the tuna into roughly 2 cm cubes and submerge it in the salted water; refrigerate for 60 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The tuna has rested in the refrigerated salted water for 60 minutes.
60 min - 02
Prepare the vegetables
While the tuna rests, dice the bell pepper and tomato, peel and dice the cucumber, grate the carrot, and chop the green onion and cilantro.
Ready to continue when: All the vegetables and herbs are cut or prepared as directed.
15 min - 03
Drain and combine
Drain the tuna thoroughly and place it in a large serving bowl with the bell pepper, tomato and cucumber. Add the carrot, green onion and cilantro.
Ready to continue when: The tuna and all the vegetables are in the serving bowl.
5 min - 04
Dress and serve
Squeeze the lime over the mixture and pour in the coconut milk. Toss to distribute the dressing and serve immediately.
Ready to continue when: The lime and coconut milk coat the fish and vegetables; the dish is ready to serve.
5 min
Ingredients
Sources and review
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State: Published after documentary validation; no “Tested” label is shown.