Ingredients

　　1 pound very fresh high-grade ahi tuna, diced in neat 1/2-inch cubes

　　1/2 cup fresh lime juice

　　1/2 cup coconut milk

　　1/2 cup diced peeled and seeded cucumber

　　4 to 5 scallions, green and white portions, split lengthwise and minced

　　1 fresh hot small green or red chile, seeded and minced, optional

　　Several tablespoons shredded coconut, optional

　　3/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste

　　Freshly ground pepper

　　1 medium tomato, seeded and squeezed to eliminate liquid, diced

　　Combine in a medium bowl the tuna, lime juice, coconut milk, cucumber, scallions, optional chile and coconut, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour. Mix in the tomato and serve right away.

　　Excerpted from Around the World in 80 Dinners: The Ultimate Culinary Adventure © 2008 by Cheryl and Bill Jamison. Reprinted with permission by William Morrow. All rights reserved.