Coming over to Maui, Hawai'i to present a talk to some local physical therapists & trainers has enabled me to relax & explore this beautiful island. Since I arrived I have run & hiked on volcanic peaks, trekked through rainforests, marvelled at waterfalls, swum in crystal clear waters full off amazing marine life, seen starry skies & breathtaking sunsets. This has been a visit of memorable proportions.
So, what can I possibly have taken from the last few days that can be of any note to the sort of discerning reader of my blog. Well, it's been a while since a put up a recipe on here & believe me, this is one you will not want to miss. I have been addicted to the fish tacos offered by Coconut's Fish Cafe in Kahlei & the Fish Market in Paia, so whilst eating, I have deconstructed the Maui masterpieces, especially for your dining pleasure.
Maui Fish Tacos
Ingredients
1 fillet of meaty white fish of your choice
1/2 a mango
1/2 an avocado
Small handful of parsley
1 red chilli pepper
Large handful of cherry tomatoes
1 red shallot
Half a lemon
1/4 white cabbage
50ml coconut milk
50ml plain yoghurt
50ml organic mayonnaise
1 large teaspoon of organic dill pickle relish
1 pinch of salt
Black pepper to taste
2 soft corn tortillas
Directions
Cube the fish & sear in a splash of olive oil or cook it more if you prefer.
Cube the mango, avocado & coarsely slice the parsley, tomatoes, red shallot & chilli pepper, then mix in a bowl with the fish.
Coarsely chop the cabbage. Then mix the coconut milk, yoghurt, mayonnaise, dill pickle relish together, seasoning with the salt & pepper. Stir the cabbage into the tartar & squeeze in the juice from a quarter of the lemon.
Generously load the 2 tortilla shells with the fish & fruit , then top with the Maui-style coleslaw. Serve open with a quarter of the lemon sliced by the side of each.
The exact quantities of the tartar may need a bit of a play around with as I haven't made these at home yet, but believe me, they could only be better if you were eating them with a Maui sunset on the horizon!!!