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Pitcairn Islands Cuisine

Curried Papaya

A unique dish where green papaya is cooked in a flavorful curry sauce, often served as a side dish. 1)

Pilhi

A traditional dish made from grated taro, coconut milk, and sometimes sweet potato, steamed in banana leaves. 2)

Fried Flying Fish

Fresh flying fish, a common catch around the islands, are seasoned, battered, and fried until crispy, often served with lime. 3)

Pawpaw (Papaya) Salad

A refreshing salad made with ripe papaya, onions, tomatoes, and a tangy lime dressing. 4)

Breadfruit Chips

Sliced breadfruit, fried until crispy, similar to potato chips, and often enjoyed as a snack or side dish. 5)

Umu (Earth Oven) Feast

Various meats, fish, and root vegetables are wrapped in banana leaves and cooked in an underground oven, a traditional Polynesian cooking method. 6)

Salt Fish and Duros

Salted fish cooked with coconut milk and served with duros, a type of fried dough. 7)

Coconut Crabs

A delicacy on the islands, coconut crabs are cooked and served with a simple seasoning of salt and pepper or with a coconut-based sauce. 8)

Banana Fritters

Bananas dipped in batter and fried until golden, often served with honey or sugar. 9)

Pumpkin Pie

A sweet dessert made from local pumpkins, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and baked in a pastry crust. 10)

Pitcairn Island Bread

A traditional bread recipe passed down through generations, often baked in communal ovens. 11)

Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup

A creamy soup made from sweet potatoes and coconut milk, seasoned with ginger and garlic. 12)

Henderson Island Honey

Honey produced by bees on the nearby uninhabited Henderson Island, often used in desserts or as a sweetener in tea. 13)

Taro Leaf Stew

A stew made from taro leaves, coconut milk, and often combined with fish or meat for added flavor. 14)

Fruit Bat Stew

A traditional and exotic dish where fruit bats are cooked in a stew with vegetables and spices, reflecting the island's Polynesian heritage. 15)