Poisson Cru Or E'Ia Ota (Tahitian Lime-Marinated Tuna)

• 1 1/2 pounts highest-quality fresh ahi tuna, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 3 -4 green onions, chopped
• sea salt
• fresh ground pepper

1. Mix all the ingredients together in a large, non-reactive bowl and set aside to marinate for 10 to 20 minutes.
2. Drain excess liquid and adjust seasoning. Garnish with some freshly chopped green onions and serve in a decorate bowl or large clam shell.
3. NOTES: Make sure to use very fresh, high-quality fish for this dish. Such fish is often marked "sushi grade" in the market. Use other fish - halibut, snapper, swordfish - if you like.
4. Other possible additions: cubed red peppers, grated carrots, diced red onion, minced garlic.
5. Sometimes a pinch of sugar is added to take the edge off the acidity.

tuna, lime juice, coconut milk, cucumber, tomatoes, salt, fresh ground pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/poisson-cru-or-eia-ota-tahitian-lime-marinated-tuna-456174 (may not work)