As a side for Kalua Pig
Lomi-Lomi Salmon is a fresh, vibrant side dish traditionally served with Kalua Pig at Hawaiian luaus. It's a simple salad made from diced raw salmon, diced tomatoes, and Maui onions, all gently massaged together with sea salt. The name 'lomi-lomi' means 'to massage' in Hawaiian, referring to the hand-mixing technique used to combine the ingredients.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of high-quality protein and healthy fats from the salmon, with minimal carbohydrates. It provides notable amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin D, and Selenium, with a typical serving containing roughly 200-250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 6 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 1.5 g |
| Vitamin D | 11 mcg |
| Selenium | 36 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Lomi-Lomi Salmon is a classic example of 'cold cooking,' where the acidic juices from the tomatoes and the salt cure the salmon slightly, similar to a ceviche. Culturally, it represents the blending of Native Hawaiian and Western influences, as salmon was introduced to the islands in the 19th century.
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