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Ota lolo (ota ni lolo)

A Fijian salad of fern shoots (ota) bound with coconut milk, tomato and onion. Fresh and slightly crunchy, it traditionally accompanies fish and rice dishes.

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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Rinse the ota shoots in cold water, drain them and cut them into pieces about 3 cm long.
  2. Blanch them for 2 minutes in boiling salted water, then refresh immediately in cold water and drain well.
  3. Dice the tomatoes, finely slice the onion and the chilli if you're using it.
  4. In a salad bowl, mix together the ota shoots, tomatoes and onion.
  5. Add the coconut milk, lime juice, salt and pepper, then gently toss.
  6. Let it rest for 10 minutes in the fridge before serving.

Variations and tips

Richer version. Add two tablespoons of toasted grated coconut for extra crunch.

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