A FOOD TRADITION
Samoan Cuisine
A Polynesian cooking tradition centered on taro, breadfruit, coconut, seafood, pork, and communal earth-oven cooking.
Dishes linked to this cuisine
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Pisupo
Pisupo is a Samoan preparation based on canned corned beef, usually heated and served as a savory main dish.
Povi masima
Povi masima is Samoan salted beef, centered on beef preserved or seasoned with salt and cooked as a savory main dish.
Pua'a tunu
Pua'a tunu is Samoan roasted pork, commonly prepared as a substantial roast and seasoned simply with salt.
Puligi
Puligi is a Samoan steamed pudding made from a sweet wheat-flour batter enriched with coconut cream and butter, often with raisins and sometimes egg.
Samoan Poi
Samoan poi is a soft dessert made by mashing ripe bananas with coconut cream; traditional descriptions also mention lemon-leaf flavoring.
Sapasui
Sapasui is a Samoan noodle dish of glass noodles stir-cooked with soy sauce, onion, vegetables, and commonly beef or other meat.
Suafa'i
A warm Samoan banana soup made with banana, coconut milk, sugar, and sago pearls.
Vaisalo
Vaisalo is a Samoan sweet coconut-and-banana preparation thickened with tapioca starch and served as a soft drink or dessert.
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