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Kohu-Kohu (Maluku Smoked Fish and Coconut Salad)

Kohu-kohu

A Maluku urap of long beans and bean sprouts mixed with toasted coconut and flaked smoked fish, fresh and sour with lime.

Time
25 min
Serves
4 people
Origin
Maluku
Type
Vegetables, Soto & Soups
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Ingredients

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How to Make

  1. Briefly blanch the long beans and bean sprouts in hot water and drain.

  2. Mix the toasted coconut, shallots, chillies and salt.

  3. Add the fish, long beans, bean sprouts and basil.

  4. Add lime juice, mix well and serve right away.

Kitchen tip

The long beans can be left raw for extra crunch, the way people in Ambon make it.

Questions

Where does Kohu-Kohu (Maluku Smoked Fish and Coconut Salad) come from?

Kohu-kohu is a traditional dish from Maluku (capital: Ambon), in the Maluku region of Indonesia.

How long does Kohu-Kohu (Maluku Smoked Fish and Coconut Salad) take to make?

It takes about 25 min in total to make 4 servings, including preparation.

What is the secret to a good Kohu-Kohu (Maluku Smoked Fish and Coconut Salad)?

The long beans can be left raw for extra crunch, the way people in Ambon make it.

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