Lomi-Lomi Salmon - Oceanian Recipe

Lomi-Lomi Salmon

🌍 Oceanian, Hawaiian Difficulty: ●●●○○

Salmon was introduced to Hawaii by fur traders in the early 1800s; Hawaiians immediately adopted the salted variety and created lomi-lomi, now one of the most iconic dishes of the luau.

Ingredients

• 300 g salted salmon (or fresh salmon cured in 2 tbsp salt for 24 hours)
• 3 medium tomatoes, diced small
• 4 green onions, sliced thin
• 1 small white onion, diced fine
• Ice cubes (for serving)

Method

1. Step 1 — If using salted salmon, soak in cold water for 4–6 hours, changing water several times, to reduce saltiness.
2. Removing — Remove skin and bones; shred salmon into small pieces with fingers ("lomi" means to massage/knead).
3. Combining — Combine shredded salmon with tomatoes, green onion, and white onion.
4. Mixing — Mix gently, continuing to massage ingredients together with hands.
5. Chilling — Chill thoroughly. Adjust salt if needed (the salmon brings its own salt).
6. Serving — Serve cold, often over ice, as a side dish or alongside poi and kalua pork.

Tags: salted salmon, tomatoes, green onions, white onion, ice cubes · Source: Brittani's Almanac