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Nutritional Values

🔥540kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾10gCarbs
🥑35gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

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Kuma Tuna

How to order / say it
Say it Kuma Tuna — [koo-ma too-na]
Order I would like to order Kuma Tuna.
Locally Ria nao seleni Kuma Tuna.
Say locally

Fresh tuna gently cooked with coconut cream.

Why try it?

This dish is a staple in Auki, reflecting the importance of seafood in local cuisine and the tradition of using coconut in cooking, essential to understanding the harmony of flavors in Solomon Islands cooking.

How it tastes

Kuma Tuna has a rich and creamy texture, with the tuna's natural taste enhanced by the sweetness and creaminess of coconut, creating a delightful balance.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Originating in the mid-19th century, Kuma Tuna has been a beloved dish among the coastal communities of Auki, highlighting their reliance on fishing and the abundance of coconuts.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 400 g fresh tuna
  • 🥛 200 ml coconut cream
  • 🧄 100 g onions
  • 🌿 1 stalk lemongrass
  • 🍋 30 ml lime juice
  • 🧂 5 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Cut tuna into cubes.
  2. 2 Sauté onions until translucent.
  3. 3 Add tuna, coconut cream, lime juice, and lemongrass, then simmer until tuna is cooked.

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