Cuisine
Six recipes from case studies – featuring key local products , their history and traditions, characteristics and use.
Samoa
Cocoa is synonymous with Samoan cuisine and every Samoan grew up with the comforting aroma of freshly brewed local cocoa (koko samoa) brewing in their home. In this recipe, Dora uses koko as an innovative seasoning for fresh local tuna. Dora cooks the tuna in Samoa’s uniquely smoky virgin organic coconut oil, made in the villages.
Watercress, Known as Kapisi Vai, is also popular in Samoa and grows abundantly in Samoa’s many streams.
Tuna
Mix cracked pepper, salt and the grated Koko Samoa and set aside ...
Esi and O'o Salad
Remove the skin and seeds form the esi and grate into shreds ...
Breadfruit
Remove the skin from the breadfruit with a sharp knife, cut it in quarters and place it in a pot of cold water then bring to the boil ...
Mango Salsa
Mix all ingredients in a bowl, cover and allow to rest ½ hour before serving ...
Palusami Dip
Made with taro leaves and fresh coconut cream ...
Asiasi
Rinse in water and then put in a bowl with the coconut cream and eason with salt and pepper ...
Fiji
“Miti” is Fijian coconut dressing, all purpose dip and dressing made from fresh coconut cream. This is very much a Fijian dish and is the kind of interpretation that many of Fiji’s chefs young chefs are now learning from masters like Shailesh Naidu.
Aunty B's Rourou Soup
Rourou- or taro leaves- are the “green of the Pacific” Almost always cooked with lolo (coconut cream) they break up easily when ...
Mud Crab
One by one, remove the fish from the bowl and coat with the fresh coconut, pressing the coconut on on with your hands ...
Sea Snapper
Wrapping fish in banana leaves is synonymous with Pacific cooking- it seals in the flavors and natural juices of the fish and adds a pleasant ...
Caramelized Onions & Kumala
Sauté onions in butter add kumala and adjust the seasoning ...
Potato Gnocchi
Bake the whole potatoes until they are soft (about 45 minutes). While still warm, peel and pass through vegetable mill onto clean pasta board ...