Chef Louis Tikaram’s Fijian Snapper Kokoda

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Way out in the Pacific are the kinds of islands that make us dream. Or sing. Think the musical “South Pacific.” These tropical isles also yield some unbelievably tasty food. At EP & LP in West Hollywood, Chef Louis Tikaram has built a menu around Fijian flavors that also taps his Chinese and Indian roots. Chef Louis recommends diners coming to the restaurant for the first time order the kokoda, a dish that’s similar to ceviche, and is often served with rice. Maybe he will let me borrow the EP & LP cleaver to crack open the coconut.

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Chef Tikaram’s Fijian Snapper Kokoda is sour, salty and spicy with a rich, creamy coconut flavor, making it the perfect summer dish. (Photo courtesy of EP & LP) (The original image is no longer available, please contact KCRW if you need access to the original image.)