Lomi Lomi Salmon. "Lomi" in Hawaiian means to rub, push, or massage, which is exactly what we'll do to combine our fresh ingredients into this delectable side dish. This recipe is a staple in Hawaiian gatherings, and now you can bring a taste of the islands into your own home. It's simple enough that even the kids can lend a hand. So, let's get started on this refreshing and savory delight!
Ingredients:
- 1 slab of fresh salmon
- A generous amount of Hawaiian salt (for curing the salmon)
- Plastic wrap (or alternative) for curing
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Ice cubes (optional, for desalting)
Prep Time: 20 minutes + 2-3 days (for salting salmon)
Cook Time: 0 minutes (no cooking required)
Total Time: 20 minutes active, 2-3 days passive
Equipment: Cutting board, knife, a large bowl, plastic wrap
Servings: 4-6
Instructions:
Curing the Salmon:
1. Take your slab of salmon and generously coat both sides with the Hawaiian salt to create a crust.
2. Wrap the salted salmon in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for two to three days.
Prepping the Cured Salmon:
1. After curing, rinse off all the excess salt from the salmon.
2. Cut the salmon into slices, then into strips, and finally into small cubes. Set the cubed salmon aside.
Preparing the Veggies:
1. Thinly slice the green onions and set them aside.
2. For the onion, slice off the top, peel off the excess skin, and dice it by making horizontal cuts, then vertical cuts without slicing through the root. Add the diced onion into a mixing bowl.
3. For the tomatoes, slice them in half, remove the top, and create horizontal and vertical cuts to dice them without cutting completely through. Add the diced tomatoes to the bowl with the onion.
Assembling the Lomi Lomi Salmon:
1. Add the diced salmon to the bowl with the tomatoes and onions.
2. Include the sliced green onions and gently mix everything together using a wooden spoon. The mixing process is where you would traditionally "lomi" or massage the ingredients, hence the name.
3. Optional: If you find the salmon too salty, add a couple of ice cubes to the bowl and place it in the refrigerator. As the ice melts, it will slightly dilute the mixture and reduce the saltiness.
Serving:
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish for any meal or as a part of a special luau platter.
Cooking Tips:
- If you're pressed for time or prefer not to cure your own salmon, you can purchase pre-made salted salmon from specialty stores.
- Be sure to taste the salmon mixture before serving to adjust the saltiness by adding ice cubes if necessary.
Recipe created by Relle from Keeping It Relle. Catch more delicious recipes and cooking tips on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepingItRelle.
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