
Salads & starters
Ai-tuna (corn and tomato salad)
A fresh salad of cooked corn, tomato and onion, brightened with lime. Crunchy and tangy, it goes well with fish and rice dishes. Served at room temperature, often at lunch.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Cook the corn cobs in boiling salted water for 10 minutes, then drain and leave to cool.
- Cut the kernels off the cobs with a knife, running the blade down the cob while holding it upright in a large bowl.
- Dice the tomatoes, finely slice the red onion and the green chili.
- Add the tomatoes, onion and chili to the corn, then season with salt, pepper and sweet paprika.
- Pour over the lime juice and olive oil, mix gently and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Variations and tips
Grilled version. Grill the cobs on the barbecue or in a dry pan until the kernels are lightly golden, for a smoky flavour.
For children. Leave out the chili and add a few cucumber cubes for a milder, more refreshing salad.
More ideas
Ai-hun (moringa leaf salad)20 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyAi-tua-hun (leafy vinegar salad)15 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyAi-manas (tomato chilli relish)15 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyAi-pikan (mung bean sprouts)13 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyAi-sae (tomato and cucumber salad)15 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyAi-ulun-tua (cassava vinegar salad)40 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyBatar-tua (corn with palm vinegar)22 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyAi-banu (sweet potato mash)35 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendly
Original Ecomely recipe.

Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste