
Soups
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.
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
- Slice the onions, chop the chilli and dice the tomatoes.
- Sauté the onions and chilli in a pan with a drizzle of oil for 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, water, turmeric, salt and pepper, then bring to the boil.
- Pour in the coconut milk and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cut the fish into large pieces, slide them into the broth and poach for 8 to 10 minutes over low heat.
- 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
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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