Raw Fish Anyone?

RAW FISH ANYONE?

In Room 4 we have enjoyed trying a range of food from the Pacific Islands. This week we made a raw fish dish called Ota Ika with the help of our wonderful parent helper Marios. Some of us thought it was disgusting and some of us LOVED it and piled our plates high with a second helping. We talked about how it is good to try new things even if we think we might not like it....sometimes we get a pleasant surprise and discover a new favourite food....and sometimes we don't! 

Here is the recipe so you can make it for your family at home.

OTA IKA (Raw Fish)

3 cups raw fish

3/4 cup lemon juice

2 teaspoons finely chopped onion

1/2 cup thick coconut cream

1 chopped chilli

1/2 clove finely chopped garlic

salt to taste

Tomato, capsicum, spring onions

1. Chop the fish into small cubes. 
2. Mix  in with all of the other ingredients except for the coconut cream. 
3. Marinade it in the fridge for 2 hours. 
4. Drain off the liquid and then add the coconut cream. 
5. Add chopped tomato, capsicum and spring onion. 
6. Eat and enjoy!

Eeeeew fish! Jasmine cuts the fish into small pieces.

"Can I eat it yet?" asks Zack.

Our master chefs hard at work!

Watch those fingers!

Tama samples the end product! What is the verdict Tama?

Jasmine tries to be brave!

"Yuck!" says Caleb.

Back for seconds!

Yum! Ota Ika.