🇫🇲 Micronesian Cuisine

Fish Kelaguen

Raw Fish in Citrus

Prep Time 20 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 206 kcal

Fresh raw fish cured in lemon juice with coconut, onion, and hot pepper. A tangy seafood appetizer.

Ingredients

500g fresh tuna, finely diced
4 lemons, juiced
1/2 cup grated coconut
1 small onion, minced
1 hot pepper, minced
2 green onions, sliced
Salt to taste
1 lime, juiced

Instructions

1 Dice fish into small cubes.
2 Toss immediately with lemon and lime juice.
3 Let sit 10 minutes until fish turns opaque.
4 Add coconut, onion, hot pepper, and green onions.
5 Season with salt and mix well.
6 Serve chilled on lettuce or with tortillas.

Did You Know?

Fish kelaguen is considered the ocean version of the more common chicken kelaguen.