Lomi Lomi Salmon (No-Cook) Recipe – This delicious chilled Hawaiian salad is made with salted salmon, tomatoes, and onions. It’s fabulously refreshing and so easy to prepare!
Lomi-Lomi Salmon is a side dish with a long history. The name derives from the Hawaiian “lomi-lomi” which means to massage. The ingredients are mixed, or massaged, together gently by hand. Versions of this dish date back to the 1700’s when salted fish and meats were extremely common.
Can I freeze lomi lomi salmon?
Absolutely! Transfer the salad to a freezer-safe zipper bag, and seal shut with all of the air removed. Keep in the freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, or run the bag under cool water to defrost more quickly.
What is the (Slow) Traditional Method of Making Salted Salmon?
If you want to make Salted Salmon the traditional way, remove the skin from the salmon, leaving the fillets whole. Place the salmon fillets in an air-tight container.
Pour ample Hawaiian salt over the top of the fillets. Toss to coat the salmon in the salt. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 days. Every 12 hours, check the salmon and reapply a new layer of salt, before placing it back in the refrigerator. (Do not add water in this method.)
When ready to use, brush the salt off the salmon and dice the fillets.
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