Miti

Name: Miti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Fijian
Ingredients: 1 cup coconut cream; 3 fresh red or green chilies, finely chopped; 1 small onion, very finely diced; Juice of 2 lemons; 1 tomato, finely diced; 1/2 tsp salt

Miti (MEE-tee)

Fijian Coconut Chili Sauce

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 92 kcal

A fiery condiment of coconut cream, fresh chilies, lemon juice, and salt. The essential Fijian table sauce served with everything.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 1.0g

Carbs 4.0g

Fat 8.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl sharp knife

Presentation Guide

Vessel: small dipping bowl

Garnishes: chili slices

Accompaniments: any Fijian dish

Ingredients

1 cup coconut cream
3 fresh red or green chilies, finely chopped
1 small onion, very finely diced
Juice of 2 lemons
1 tomato, finely diced
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1
Finely chop the chilies, keeping seeds for extra heat or removing for milder sauce.
2
Very finely dice the onion and tomato.
3
Combine coconut cream, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.
4
Add the chopped chilies, onion, and tomato.
5
Stir well and let sit for ten minutes to meld flavors.
6
Serve at room temperature alongside any Fijian meal.

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Did You Know?

No Fijian table is complete without a bowl of miti. Guests are judged by how much chili they can handle.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

mixing bowl
sharp knife

Garnishing

chili slices

Accompaniments

any Fijian dish

The Story Behind Miti

Miti is the universal Fijian condiment, found on every dinner table across the islands. It combines the three pillars of Fijian flavor: coconut cream, fresh chili, and citrus. The sauce is raw, fresh, and intensely flavorful, designed to complement bland root vegetables and simply cooked fish.

On the Calendar: Miti is an everyday condiment, freshly made for each meal. It does not keep well, so it is prepared in small batches.

Then & Now: The recipe has remained virtually unchanged for centuries. Every family has their own preferred ratio of coconut to chili to citrus.

Legacy: Miti is the flavor signature of Fijian cuisine, the sauce that ties together the entire culinary tradition.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed every meal, condiment 📜 Origins: Ancient

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