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Traditional Tahitian Coconut Bread Recipe

Traditional Tahitian Coconut Bread Recipe

by Nina S. Jones | Oct 4, 2022 | Eat Polynesia!, Recipes, Side Dishes, Tahiti

A cooking exhibit highlighting traditional Tahitian Coconut Bread has been demonstrated in the Tahiti Village at the Polynesian Cultural Center for decades. The ingredients and presentation are simple, the taste is simply amazing. We’ve shared the recipe with our...
Huli Huli Chicken: Hawaiʻi’s Flavorful Grilled Specialty

Huli Huli Chicken: Hawaiʻi’s Flavorful Grilled Specialty

by Nina S. Jones | Sep 16, 2022 | Eat Polynesia!, Hawai'i

Huli Huli Chicken is a special blend of ingredients utilizing an open flame cooking method that is popular on our Islands. For many of our returning guests, it is the go-to meal sought immediately after landing on the island. Anyone who has had a chance to taste it...
Tropical Fruit Salsa: A refreshing summer treat

Tropical Fruit Salsa: A refreshing summer treat

by Nina Jones | Jul 15, 2022 | Eat Polynesia!, Luau & Party, Recipes, Side Dishes

Picture this! Tropical Fruit Salsa. Intrigued? You should be! The Polynesian Cultural Center is pleased to share an amazing salsa that focuses on the bounty of fresh tropical fruits, vegetables and a little touch of spice! Perfect as a topping on fish, chicken, ribs,...
Traditional Samoan Vaifala Pineapple Drink Recipe

Traditional Samoan Vaifala Pineapple Drink Recipe

by Quinney Sua ava | Jun 17, 2022 | Eat Polynesia!, Recipes, Samoa, Sweetly Onolicious

If you’re someone who loves traditional Samoan drinks, try out this recipe for Samoan Vaifala (Pineapple Drink). What is vaifala?  Vaifala is a traditional Samoan drink loved by many locals and people from around the globe. To understand what vaifala means in...
Traditional Hawaiian Kālua Pork: 4 Ways to Cook It

Traditional Hawaiian Kālua Pork: 4 Ways to Cook It

by Quinney Sua ava | May 24, 2022 | Eat Polynesia!, Hawai'i, Luau & Party, Main Dishes, Recipes

“Kalua Pork, or as many Polynesians call it Kalua Pig”, is a delicacy and classic Hawaiian food. Kalua means to cook underground. Therefore, traditional Hawaiian Kalua pig is cooked in an earth oven. Making kalua pork doesn’t require much hands-on...
Supoesi: Traditional Samoan Papaya Dessert Recipe

Supoesi: Traditional Samoan Papaya Dessert Recipe

by Quinney Sua 'ava | Mar 21, 2022 | Desserts, Eat Polynesia!, Recipes, Samoa, Sweetly Onolicious

What is Supoesi?  Supoesi, one of the traditional foods of Samoa, practiced and consumed by our ancestors. The technique has passed down from one generation to another.   Supoesi translates to Papaya Soup. It is both nutritional and delicious to eat at any time of the...
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