11/19/13

Hawaiian Dish: Lomilomi Salmon Tokyo Style

Lomilomi Salmon and Kona Beer

Lomilomi salmon is a famous Hawaiian dish.  The word lomilomi is originally used as spiritual Hawaiian massage.  It means to press, knead, rub, or squeeze.  The dish was named lomilomi salmon because all ingredients are gently combined with hands like lomilomi .

Cure fresh clean salmon fillet with sea salt and sushi vinegar(sweetened rice vinegar) for 24 hour to 3 days.  Rince the salmi and dry well.   Cut into small dices.  Also cut tomatoes,  sweet onion, and avocado into small dices. Chop green onions and cilantro.  Add salt, chili pepper, and olive oil.  Put all in a bowl and mix together.  Chill in the refrigerator and serve cold.

Salmon contains lower level of mercury and dioxin than other fish.  Salmon has a good amount of omega 3 which is good for heart.  Omega 3 also helps reduce symptoms of depression.