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Fa’alifu Fa’i (Green Banana with Coconut Milk)

Fa’alifu Fa’i (Green Banana with Coconut Milk)

by Nina Jones | May 1, 2023 | Eat Polynesia!, Luau & Party, Polynesian Superfoods, Recipes, Samoa, Side Dishes

Fa’alifu Fa’i – Introduction Here on Oahu, there is no shortage of bananas. Not only do we have multiple banana plants, our friends and neighbors do also. This creates a situation similar to people who grow zucchini. You never know when someone is going to anonymously...
Kampachi – The Island’s most Delicious Fish!

Kampachi – The Island’s most Delicious Fish!

by Guest Blogger | Jan 17, 2023 | Eat Polynesia!, Hawai'i, Luau & Party, Main Dishes, Polynesian Superfoods, Recipes

“Hawaiian Kampachi/Kanpachi, also known as Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana), is prized by chefs for both sushi and cuisine due to its extremely high fat content and rich white flesh. The fish is marked by a dark blue-green upper body with a lavender-tinted belly and...
Paifala: Pineapple Half-Moon Pie from Samoa

Paifala: Pineapple Half-Moon Pie from Samoa

by Nina Jones | Dec 17, 2022 | Desserts, Eat Polynesia!, Recipes, Samoa

Paifala is a terrific recipe for the holidays or everyday, for that matter. It is one of my favorite Polynesian desserts, and luckily, it’s fairly easy, once you figure out how to form beautifully rounded handpies.  These handheld pies are a favorite in Samoa,...
Coconut Bread recipe from the Tahitian Village at the Polynesian Cultural Center!

Coconut Bread recipe from the Tahitian Village at the Polynesian Cultural Center!

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...
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,...
Vaifala (Pineapple Drink): A Traditional Samoan recipe

Vaifala (Pineapple Drink): A Traditional Samoan 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...
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