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Fresh Pineapple Salsa from the Polynesian Cultural Center

Fresh Pineapple Salsa from the Polynesian Cultural Center

by Nina Jones | Jul 17, 2020 | Eat Polynesia!, Luau & Party, Recipes, Side Dishes

Pineapple salsa might sound crazy, but that’s only if you haven’t tried it! It’s amazing on chips, and unbelievably delicious on baked chicken or fish. And what about green salad? Or maybe just grab a spoon and enjoy it all by itself! Best part, once...
Ulu Chips – crisp, flavorful and oh so Polynesian

Ulu Chips – crisp, flavorful and oh so Polynesian

by Nina Jones | Jun 27, 2020 | Eat Polynesia!, Luau & Party, Recipes, Side Dishes

What’s crunchy, healthy, and full of island flavor? The answer is oven baked Ulu Chips. Every bit as delicious as the deep-fried version, And to top it off, they are really easy to make. We hope you enjoy this exclusive recipe from the Polynesian Cultural...
Atchara – Pickled Green Papaya

Atchara – Pickled Green Papaya

by Nina Jones | Apr 30, 2020 | Eat Polynesia!, Recipes, Side Dishes

Enjoy this spicy Green Papaya Salad from our neighbors in the Philippines that is becoming popular throughout the islands. This recipe was shared by Kezia Mendoza. Many thanks. It’s been fun learning how to make this dish – I love it so much, I keep a...
Pani Popo – Try this sticky, gooey Samoan treat

Pani Popo – Try this sticky, gooey Samoan treat

by Guest Blogger | Nov 20, 2017 | Desserts, Eat Polynesia!, Recipes, Samoa

Introducing Pani Popo – a Samoan favorite! Pani Popo, or coconut buns, comes from Samoa and is made from yeast bread and sweetened coconut milk. Many people find it tastes more like glazed donuts, and with basic adjustments, such as substituting grapeseed or...
Palusami Recipe of Polynesia

Palusami Recipe of Polynesia

by Nina Jones | Jun 19, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, Eat Polynesia!, Recipes, Samoa

 One of the first truly Polynesian dishes served to me when arriving in La’ie was an amazing little dish Samoans call Palusami. The website Cooking Hawaii defines it as: “A traditional Samoan dish of wrapped bundles of taro leaves with a coconut and onion...
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