A FOOD TRADITION

Pohnpeian Cuisine

The traditional cuisine of Pohnpei centers on breadfruit, taro, bananas, coconut, reef fish, and sakau, with distinctive puddings and fermented preparations.

Dishes linked to this cuisine

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Komwluj

A Mwoakilloa preparation of sweetened pounded taro balls coated with grated coconut.

Maitahlik

A Mwoakilloa Atoll preparation of grated giant swamp taro balls baked with sweetened pandanus and coconut cream.

Mwei

Mwei is a traditional Pohnpeian taro pudding prepared with cooked taro and coconut milk until soft and cohesive.

Pihlohlo

Pihlohlo is a traditional Pohnpeian sweet preparation of cooked ripe banana combined with coconut milk and sugar.

Pohnpeian Pwul

Pohnpeian Pwul is a traditional mashed breadfruit preparation enriched with coconut milk and served as a substantial side dish.

Pohnpeian Sakau

Pohnpeian sakau is a traditional beverage made by macerating or pounding kava root with water, then straining the mixture for ceremonial and social serving.

Catalogue preview Cuisine connections may be unreviewed. Regional comparisons include their food references and do not establish the ingredients of a particular meal.