Vaifala (Pineapple Drink): A Traditional Samoan recipe

Vaifala (Pineapple Drink): A Traditional Samoan recipe

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...
Kalua Pork recipe with 4 cooking methods

Kalua Pork recipe with 4 cooking methods

“Kalua Pork, or as many Polynesians call it Kalua Pig”, is a delicacy and classic Hawaiian food. Kalua means to cook underground. Therefore, traditional Hawaiian Kalua pig is cooked in an earth oven. Making kalua pork doesn’t require much hands-on...
Supoesi: Traditional Samoan Recipe

Supoesi: Traditional Samoan Recipe

What is Supoesi?  Supoesi, one of the traditional foods of Samoa, practiced and consumed by our ancestors. The technique has passed down from one generation to another.   Supoesi translates to Papaya Soup. It is both nutritional and delicious to eat at any time of the...
Summer Drinks for Families

Summer Drinks for Families

The following blog providing a number of delicious Summer Drinks for Families comes to us through Hermann Samano of Porch Group. These recipes are the perfect accompaniment to our many tropical dishes provided on Eat Polynesia!  As the weather warms up and summer...
Fiji-Indian Chicken Curry Roti Wrap

Fiji-Indian Chicken Curry Roti Wrap

“Fijian Indian culture and traditions have evolved from the early days of [laboring] in the British-backed sugar industry. This includes the Indian cuisine, which has developed into a deliciously unique blend of traditional spices, fresh local ingredients and a...