Tuna

This famous Tahitian dish is similar to Latin ceviche or Hawaiian poke. It differs primarily in the addition of coconut milk, which softens its flavor. Poisson cru only marinates very briefly so the lime juice doesn't have time to "cook" the inside of the fish. The Tahitian name for poisson cru is e'ia ota. The same dish is called oka i'a in Samoa. Read more »

Tuna noodle casserole was in deep vogue during the 1970s in the United States when casseroles in general were all the rage. Tuna casserole was particularly popular since it could be quickly and easily thrown together with canned and dried goods that most people had in their cupboards. This version eliminates the canned soup and substitutes a homemade sauce. The tuna, though, still requires a can opener. Read more »