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Mitiaro (coconut milk fish soup)

A light soup of white fish poached in a broth flavoured with coconut milk, onions and chilli. Sweet and comforting, it is often served as a main course with taro or breadfruit.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

338 kcal per serving

Protein
30.1 g
Carbohydrates
8.4 g
of which sugars
6.1 g
Fat
19.7 g
of which saturated fat
16.8 g
Fiber
2.3 g

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

Instructions

  1. Slice the onions, chop the chilli and dice the tomatoes.
  2. Sauté the onions and chilli in a pan with a drizzle of oil for 3 minutes.
  3. Add the tomatoes, water, turmeric, salt and pepper, then bring to the boil.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Cut the fish into large pieces, slide them into the broth and poach for 8 to 10 minutes over low heat.
  6. Adjust the seasoning, add lime juice if using, and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Spicier version. Add a pinch of grated ginger to the broth.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.