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Ika vakalolo

Ika vakalolo is a Fijian fish baked in a sauce of coconut milk, onions and tomatoes. The flesh stays tender and the lightly tangy sauce thickens as it cooks.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

346 kcal per serving

Protein
30.3 g
Carbohydrates
9 g
of which sugars
6.6 g
Fat
20.1 g
of which saturated fat
16.8 g
Fiber
3.3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  2. Arrange the fish fillets in an oiled baking dish and season with salt, pepper and lime juice.
  3. Slice the onions, cut the tomatoes into rounds and spread them over the fish.
  4. Add the sliced chilli and pour the coconut milk over the top.
  5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the fish is cooked and the sauce has reduced slightly.
  6. Sprinkle with coriander and serve with rice.

Variations and tips

In the oven or on the stove. You can also simmer everything covered on the stove for 20 minutes if you don't have an oven.

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