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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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⁾

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

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

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

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

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

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

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