Lomi-Lomi Salmon (a raw food recipe)


Lomi-Lomi Salmon (a raw food recipe)

1 pound fresh salmon fillet
juice of 1 lemon
2 green onions or 1 sweet yellow onion
lettuce leaves, for dipping
1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped

Place salmon in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Sprinkle salmon with lemon juice. Cover and marinate in refrigerator overnight. Drain salmon. Cover with cold water, and soak 2 hours, changing water 2 or 3 times. Drain well. Pull salmon meat away from bones and skin by hand, discard skin and bones. Massage salmon with fingertips until thoroughly mashed. Add tomatoes and green onions and continue massaging until mixture is smooth. Chill 3 minutes before serving. Serve with lettuce leaves. Serves 6-8.

From: Regional American Classics, California Culinary Academy.
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