Poisson Cru Or E'Ia Ota (Tahitian Lime-Marinated Tuna) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounts highest-quality fresh ahi tuna, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tomatoes, seeded and diced
3 -4 green onions, chopped
sea salt
fresh ground pepper

Preparation

Mix all the ingredients together in a large, non-reactive bowl and set aside to marinate for 10 to 20 minutes.
Drain excess liquid and adjust seasoning. Garnish with some freshly chopped green onions and serve in a decorate bowl or large clam shell.
NOTES: Make sure to use very fresh, high-quality fish for this dish. Such fish is often marked \"sushi grade\" in the market. Use other fish - halibut, snapper, swordfish - if you like.
Other possible additions: cubed red peppers, grated carrots, diced red onion, minced garlic.
Sometimes a pinch of sugar is added to take the edge off the acidity.