Tongan food

Matani and Michelle Schaaf, from Tonga, show how to make 'ota ika, Tongan-style raw fish.

Pai Faina (Pineapple Pie) Tongan Dessert

We love coconut around here, especially my daughter. She begs me to sprinkle some in a little bowl for her to eat while I put the rest in a recipe. And this traditional Tongan dessert called FaiKaK…

A delicious dessert recipe from Tonga with a coconut caramel sauce for dipping

Do you love international cuisine? If you are looking to test out the flavors of Tongan culture, you're in for a treat. We've curated the 15 best Tongan Foods you MUST try. See what made the list! These amazing ethnic foods use naturally sweet and healthy fruits and vegetables. Simple and delicious ingredients for an amazing meal that will surprise you. Better than takeout and easy to make right at home!

I was on facebook the other day and my friend Natalie mentioned that she loved Tongan chop Suey. When we first arrived here in Tonga, my friend Lini bought over some dinner...It was Tongan chop suey and we all TOTALLY fell in love with it. It’s a family winner. It’s simple and I’m sure the recipe varies ALOT, but this is my version: Ingredients:1 Tin of Corned Beef (approx 326g can) Lots of finely chopped fresh Garlic (5-6 cloves...more the better!) Lots of finely chopped fresh Ginger (about…

Keke ‘Isite Tonga. Tongan Snack Tongan Food

Keke Isite & Mango 'Otai Tongan food Tongan snack food TONGA

Kelly Boy & Leolani DeLimas Lu Pulu - Kelly Boy & Leolani Delima of Kapena joined us on the island of Lanai for a special episode of Cooking Hawaiian Style making this Tongan dish call lu pulu to pay tribute to his Tongan brothers. Lu pulu is made with taro or luau leaves, beef brisket and coconut milk. This is one of my new favorite comfort dishes.

Pani Popo is (are) homemade rolls with a mixture of coconut milk and sugar poured over the top right before you bake ‘um! I made pani popo form scratch for the first time yesterday and I want…

Recipe for 'Otai (Tongan Watermelon Drink)! Shredded watermelon is combined with crushed pineapple and coconut for a refreshing drink.

Lu Sipi, ‘Ufi lolo’i & Sapasui Tongan Food

A Popular Tongan Pastry

Check out this awesome recipe for Tongan Keke 'Isite - perfect for those cold mornings! Just the thing to have with a big cuppa tea or milo - especially when there's nothing else to eat in the house! Recipe via I Love Coconut Cream Here's the recipe below: Ingredients 4 cups of plain flour (500 g) 2 teaspoons of active yeast (or 7g sachet) 2/3 cup of sugar 2 cups warm water 1500 g Shortening or vegetable oil for deep frying (8 cm deep) Instructions Combine yeast with 1 cup of warm water and…

Tongan Lupulu Recipe | Polynesia.com

Tongan Food Lu Kapapulu & Siaine Lolo'i

A wonderful little Tongan appetizer or light lunch will make you feel like you in a tropical paradise!

Check out how to make one of the most refreshing drinks in the Pacific - 'otai! Source: I Love Coconut CreamPerfect for those long summer days at the family BBQ on the beach!Ingredients 1 Watermelon 1 Mango 1 sml tin crushed pineapple 1 tin (400ml) coconut milk 3 cups approx. cold water 1/4 cup approx. sugar Instructions Using a spoon or fork, scrape the watermelon pulp into a large punch bowl or similar. Peel mango & if the mango is soft you can scrape the flesh out into the watermelon mix…

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Check out this delicious homemade family recipe for Pai Siamu - Tongan for Jam Pie! With it's buttery scone-like texture and sweet jam filling, this is the perfect tea-time treat! Just make sure you serve it with alot of whipped cream and butter! Recipe courtesy of ilovecoconutcream.com INGREDIENTS 3½ cups of plain flour plus extra 4 teaspoons of baking powder 1 egg 100 grams of butter (cold) ¼ teaspoon of salt 1 - 1½ cups of milk (you can substitute with coconut milk) ¼ cup of caster sugar…