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Coconut Fish
Fiji
The everyday Fijian fish dish. Prepared in virtually every coastal village, using the day's catch and freshly pressed coconut cream.
Fijian baked fish in coconut cream — whole fish or fillets baked in fresh coconut cream with tomato, onion and chilli. The simplest and most satisfying Fijian meal.
Prep
10 mins
Cook
25 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
430 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
800gwhole snapper or firm fish fillets
400mlcoconut cream
2tomatoes, sliced
1onion, sliced
2green chillies
saltto season
fresh corianderto garnish
Method
1
Place fish in a baking dish. Cover with coconut cream, tomatoes, onion and chilli. Season.
2
Cover with foil. Bake at 180°C for 20-25 minutes until fish is just cooked.
3
Garnish with coriander. Serve with rice.
Chef's Tip
Don't overcook — fish in coconut cream is done the moment it flakes easily.
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