
Salads & starters
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Rinse the ota shoots in cold water, drain them and cut them into pieces about 3 cm long.
- Blanch them for 2 minutes in boiling salted water, then refresh immediately in cold water and drain well.
- Dice the tomatoes, finely slice the onion and the chilli if you're using it.
- In a salad bowl, mix together the ota shoots, tomatoes and onion.
- Add the coconut milk, lime juice, salt and pepper, then gently toss.
- 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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Original Ecomely recipe.

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