Kokoda
Lime-cured fish in coconut milk
Think of it as: Like ceviche that swapped its tang for a piña colada mood
Ceviche went on a beach holiday and stayed.
What does it taste like?
Bright citrus tang softened by creamy, gently sweet coconut, with a little chili heat.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureFirm and bouncy
What is it?
Raw white fish is cured in lemon or lime juice, then tossed with coconut milk and vegetables. It is sometimes served in a coconut shell.
How locals eat it
Served as a starter alongside taro or cassava.
Watch it
EnglishTap to play (YouTube)Where is it from?
🇫🇯Fiji
CapitalSuva
Populationabout 930,000estimate (unverified)
IndustriesTourism, Sugar, Mineral water
Famous peopleVijay SinghPro golfer who won three major championships
HelloBula (Fijian)
CurrencyFijian dollar
Fun factWon Olympic gold in rugby sevens twice in a row (2016 and 2021).
The flag🇫🇯 The Union Jack top left reflects its history with Britain; the shield shows sugarcane, a coconut palm, bananas, a dove and more.
From Tokyoabout 7,240 kmstraight line, Tokyo to Suva
Getting thereabout 9 hours from Tokyo (direct)rough guide
✈ Check cheap flights Best timeThe dry season from May to October is best. Also tryLovo (cooked in an earth oven)🥬 Palusami
✈ Check cheap flights Best timeThe dry season from May to October is best. Also tryLovo (cooked in an earth oven)🥬 Palusami
🇫🇯 Sounds & life in Fiji
BulaHello（Bula (Fijian)）
Latin alphabet
Latin alphabet
Right now…
Anthem"God Bless Fiji"
MusicFijian folk songs South Pacific island songs with guitar and harmony
SportRugby (sevens)
Jerry Tuwai (rugby sevens; Olympic gold medalist) World HeritageLevuka Historical Port Town and more National flowerTagimoucia FestivalHibiscus Festival (a summer festival in the capital, Suva)
MusicFijian folk songs South Pacific island songs with guitar and harmony
SportRugby (sevens)
Jerry Tuwai (rugby sevens; Olympic gold medalist) World HeritageLevuka Historical Port Town and more National flowerTagimoucia FestivalHibiscus Festival (a summer festival in the capital, Suva)
Ingredients
- Fresh sashimi-grade white fish 300 g
- Lime or lemon juice 100 ml
- Coconut milk 150 ml
- Red onion 1/4
- Tomato 1
- Chili 1
- Salt, a pinch
How to make it (one way)
- Dice the sashimi-grade fish into cubes
- Soak in lime juice until the surface turns white
- Drain off the juice
- Toss with coconut milk, onion, tomato, chili and salt
- Chill and serve
⚠️ Use fresh, sashimi-grade fish.
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