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Tokelau Cuisine

Feke

Grilled or roasted octopus, often marinated in coconut milk and spices, then cooked until tender and flavorful. 1)

Palusami

Taro leaves wrapped around a filling of coconut cream and onions, then baked or steamed. This dish is rich and creamy, with a distinctive flavor from the taro leaves. 2)

Ika Mata

A raw fish salad made with fresh fish marinated in lime or lemon juice, mixed with coconut milk, onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers. 3)

Lu Sipi

A traditional dish of lamb wrapped in taro leaves and cooked in coconut cream, often prepared in an underground oven. 4)

Lovo

An underground oven feast where various meats, fish, and vegetables are wrapped in banana leaves and cooked over hot stones, similar to the Hawaiian imu. 5)

Taro and Coconut Cream

Taro root boiled and served with a rich coconut cream sauce, often seasoned with salt and sometimes onions. 6)

Coconut Crab

Coconut crabs cooked with coconut milk and spices, a delicacy known for its rich and unique flavor. 7)

Fai'ai Eleni

A dish made with canned mackerel cooked in coconut cream with onions and tomatoes, often served with rice or taro. 8)

Banana Poi

Mashed ripe bananas mixed with coconut cream, a sweet and creamy dessert or side dish. 9)

Coconut Bread

Bread made with coconut milk, giving it a slightly sweet flavor and moist texture, often enjoyed with meals or as a snack. 10)

Poke

A traditional Polynesian dessert made from overripe bananas, pawpaw (papaya), or other tropical fruits mashed and mixed with coconut cream. 11)

Fish in Lolo

Fish fillets cooked in a rich coconut cream sauce with onions, garlic, and sometimes tomatoes, served with rice or root vegetables. 12)

Faikakai

Dumplings made from flour and water, boiled and then served with a sweet coconut syrup, a popular dessert in Tokelau. 13)

Tuna Lomi

A refreshing salad made with flaked tuna, tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers, dressed with lime juice and coconut milk. 14)

Niutofi

A dish of fried fish marinated in a mixture of coconut milk and lime juice, often served with a side of taro or breadfruit. 15)