Fijian vakalolo
A Fijian dessert of grated cassava, steamed and served with a coconut and caramelized sugar sauce.
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A documented guide to Fijian cuisine: coconut, seafood and earth ovens
A practical introduction to the ingredients, dishes and cooking forms described in the available evidence on Fiji, with clear limits on what is known and what should not be treated as universal.
Fijian Cassava Cake
A baked cake made with grated cassava, ripe bananas, coconut cream, and sugar.
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Fijian Fish Suruwa
A Fijian fish curry with tomato, coconut milk, and aromatic spices; the fish gently cooks in the sauce until done.
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Fijian steamed purini
Fijian steamed pudding made with flour, sugar, and coconut cream, flavored with nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves.
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Fijian Fish Suruwa
Fijian curry of firm white fish with tomato, coconut milk, and spices; one version of suruwa from the Indo-Fijian tradition.
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Fijian kokoda
A Fijian starter of dolphinfish marinated in lime and lemon, then mixed with coconut milk and fresh vegetables.
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Fijian Dhal Soup
A vegetarian lentil soup with fenugreek, mustard, vegetables, curry and soy sauce.
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