There's enough salt in the soy and fish sauces to obviate the need for any more; use a low-sodium soy sauce. Too much salt will diminish the tuna's natural flavor. Actually, I'd double the lime juice portion and omit the fish sauce altogether. Come to think of it, this recipe might be

Just before serving, peel the plantains. Trim off and discard the ends. Cut the plantains on a diagonal into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Heat the oil in a heavy cast-iron or nonstick skillet until shimmering. Add the plantain slices and brown well on one side. Using a slotted spatula, because the maduros

1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 teaspoon chopped ginger 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 pound sashimi quality yellowfin tuna 1/2 teaspoon aji amarillo* 1/2 rocoto pepper puree* *available in Latin American specialty stores In a blender, puree until smooth the

The blend of flavors is very tropicsl.The flavors of the sushi tuna with the coconut is fantastic.The spice of the jalapeno is muted by the fats in the coconut milk yet adds an aditional element of zing

recipe reviews for: Fresh Tuna Ceviche "This ceviche made with fresh, raw tuna chunks. Great as an appetizer or side dish. I learned this one from my grandparents and found it to be a winner among my college buddies."

3/4 lb Tuna steak 1/2 c Lime juice 1/2 c Coconut milk 2 tb Olive oil Salt; to taste Freshly-ground black pepper; - to taste 1 c Small-diced mango 2 tb Small-diced red pepper 2 tb Chopped fresh cilantro 2 tb Toasted coconut 2 tb Minced shallots Cilantro sprigs; for garnish