Popular Oceania food you should know

Oceania, the vast region encompassing the Pacific Ocean, is a treasure trove of diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and, of course, mouthwatering cuisine.

From the tropical paradises of Hawaii and Fiji to the rugged terrains of New Zealand and Australia, Oceania boasts a rich tapestry of flavors that reflect its indigenous cultures, immigrant influences, and unique natural resources.

In this culinary journey we’ll delve into the vibrant and diverse world of its popular Oceania foods.

Australia: Meat Pie (savory pie with meat filling) and Sausage Sizzle (grilled sausage served in bread with onions and sauce).

Fiji: Roti (Indian-inspired flatbread) and Kokoda (marinated fish in coconut milk).

Kiribati: Te Bua Toro (grilled chicken with coconut milk) and Manēpōpoto (deep-fried breadfruit chips).

Marshall Islands: Jepjep (grilled fish wrapped in banana leaves) and Kuskus (coconut bread).

Micronesia: Lumpia (spring rolls) and Chicken Kelaguen (grilled chicken with lemon and coconut).

• Nauru: Coconut Crab (grilled or roasted crab) and Te Olapi (banana dumplings).

• New Zealand: Fish and Chips (battered and deep-fried fish with fries) and Hangi (traditional Maori method of cooking meat and vegetables in an earth oven).
• Palau: Bai (sticky rice cakes with coconut and sweet potato) and Ebiil Touk (grilled coconut crab).
• Papua New Guinea: Mumu (traditional method of cooking meat and vegetables in an underground oven) and Sago Pancakes (pancakes made from sago flour).
• Samoa: Oka (marinated raw fish salad) and Sapasui (Samoan-style chow mein).
• Solomon Islands: Poi (baked taro root) and Kokoda (marinated fish in coconut cream).
• Tonga: Lu Sipi (braised lamb shanks) and Ota Ika (marinated raw fish).
• Tuvalu: Funafuna (fried dough balls) and Luapulu (taro leaves cooked in coconut milk).
• Vanuatu: Lap Lap (root vegetables with meat or fish cooked in banana leaves) and Nalot (grilled coconut crab).

  

Please note that street food popularity can vary within each country, and there may be other regional or local street foods that are popular in specific areas or among certain communities.

These examples represent some of the well-known street foods from various countries in Oceania.

Enjoy exploring the diverse culinary delights of the region!