🇫🇯 Fijian Cuisine

Ota

Fijian Fern Salad

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 107 kcal

Edible fern shoots tossed in coconut cream with tomatoes, onions, and lemon. A refreshing Fijian forest-to-table salad.

Ingredients

2 cups fresh ota (edible fern shoots), washed and chopped
1/2 cup coconut cream
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 tomato, diced
Juice of 1 lemon
1 small chili, minced
Salt to taste

Instructions

1 Wash the fern shoots thoroughly and chop into bite-sized pieces.
2 Blanch briefly in boiling water for two minutes, then drain and cool.
3 Combine coconut cream, lemon juice, onion, tomato, and chili in a bowl.
4 Add the blanched fern shoots and toss to coat evenly.
5 Season with salt and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Did You Know?

Ota ferns are gathered wild from the forest, making this one of the few truly foraged dishes still common in modern Fijian cuisine.