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Palau Cuisine

Oceania · Micronesia

34 recipes

Signature Palau Dishes

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Palauan Banana and Taro Pudding

A comforting and subtly sweet dessert or side dish made from mashed taro and cooked bananas, simmered in coconut milk. This dish highlights the use of staple root vegetables and tropical fruits in Palauan cuisine.

Palau·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Palauan Beef and Taro Stew

A hearty and comforting stew featuring tender chunks of beef simmered with taro root and infused with local Palauan flavors, often enriched with coconut milk.

Palau·Easy·35 minutes

Palauan Breadfruit and Fish Cakes

Savory cakes made from mashed breadfruit and flaked fish, seasoned with onions and herbs, then pan-fried until golden brown.

Palau·Medium·35 minutes

Palauan Breadfruit Fritters

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these fritters are made from mashed breadfruit, seasoned, and fried to golden perfection. A popular snack or side dish.

Palau·Easy·1 hour

Palauan Chicken Adobo

A Palauan take on the classic adobo, featuring tender chicken braised in a savory and tangy sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and local spices.

Palau·Medium·1 hour

Palauan Chicken and Pandan Rice

A fragrant and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken marinated and cooked with aromatic pandan leaves, served alongside steamed rice infused with pandan.

Palau·Medium·1 hour

Palauan Chicken Fafa

Chicken Fafa is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring chicken simmered in coconut milk with taro leaves (or spinach as a substitute). It's a one-pot meal infused with aromatic notes of garlic, ginger, and onion, creating a harmonious blend of savory and tropical flavors. This dish is often served with rice.

Palau·Medium·50 minutes

Palauan Coconut Fish Stew

A comforting and flavorful stew featuring tender fish simmered in a rich coconut milk broth with aromatic vegetables and spices. This dish highlights the Palauan reliance on fresh seafood and the tropical flavors of coconut.

Palau·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Palauan Eel Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew made with freshwater eel, taro root, and coconut milk, seasoned with local herbs and spices.

Palau·Hard·1 month, 30 minutes

Palauan Fermented Fish

Uchul is a traditional Palauan delicacy made from fermented fish, a method used for preservation and to develop a unique, pungent flavor. It's often prepared with reef fish and salt, then allowed to ferment for an extended period. This dish is a testament to the ingenuity of Palauan cuisine in utilizing available resources.

Palau·Easy·50 minutes

Palauan Fish and Taro Leaf Soup

A comforting and nourishing soup featuring tender fish and earthy taro leaves, simmered in a flavorful broth. This dish highlights the fresh seafood and staple ingredients of Palauan cuisine.

Palau·Medium·40 minutes

Palauan Fish and Taro Root Fritters

Savory fritters made with flaked fish, mashed taro root, and seasoned with local spices, offering a delightful crispy exterior and tender interior.

Palau·Easy·50 minutes

Palauan Fish Ceviche with Lime and Chili

A refreshing and vibrant ceviche featuring fresh, firm white fish 'cooked' in lime juice, enhanced with the heat of chili and the aromatic notes of local herbs.

Palau·Medium·40 minutes

Palauan Fish Tempura with Lime Aioli

Crispy, light tempura-battered fish, a popular preparation in Palau, served with a zesty lime aioli. This dish highlights the abundance of fresh seafood and the influence of Japanese cuisine.

Palau·Challenging·1 hour 30 minutes

Palauan Fruit Bat Soup

A traditional Palauan delicacy, this soup is made by simmering small fruit bats with ginger, coconut milk, and spices. The bats' diet of nectar and fruits gives their meat a unique, slightly sweet flavor.

Palau·Medium·45 minutes

Palauan Grilled Fish in Banana Leaf

Aromatic and moist grilled fish, infused with the flavors of ginger, garlic, and kaffir lime, all steamed to perfection within a banana leaf. This method ensures the fish remains incredibly tender and flavorful.

Palau·Medium·45 minutes

Palauan Grilled Fish with Coconut Rice

A simple yet flavorful Palauan dish featuring freshly grilled fish, often snapper or other reef fish, seasoned with local spices and served alongside fragrant coconut rice. This dish highlights the importance of seafood and coconut in Palauan cuisine.

Palau·Easy·25 minutes

Palauan Kel'l

Kel'l are sweet and crispy banana fritters, a popular snack or dessert in Palau. Ripe bananas are mashed and mixed with flour, sugar, and spices, then deep-fried until golden brown. They are often enjoyed on their own or dusted with powdered sugar.

Palau·Medium·45 minutes

Palauan Korokke

Palauan Korokke are savory fritters, often made with tuna and water spinach (kangkum), offering a crispy exterior and a flavorful, tender filling. This dish showcases the blend of local ingredients and influences in Palauan cuisine.

Palau·Medium·35 minutes

Palauan Korokke

Palauan Korokke are savory fritters made from a mixture of canned tuna, spinach, onion, and seasonings, bound together with flour and egg, then pan-fried until golden and crispy. These budget-friendly and easy-to-make fritters are a popular Palauan snack or side dish, often served with a simple soy sauce-based dipping sauce.

Palau·Easy·40 minutes

Palauan Lime-Marinated Fish with Coconut Rice

A refreshing and flavorful dish featuring fresh reef fish marinated in lime juice, similar to ceviche but with Palauan twists, served alongside fragrant coconut rice. This dish highlights the importance of fresh seafood and coconut in Palauan cuisine.

Palau·Medium·1 hour 30 minutes

Palauan Octopus and Taro Leaf Curry

A flavorful curry featuring tender octopus simmered with nutrient-rich taro leaves in a fragrant coconut milk base, spiced with local aromatics.

Palau·Easy·35 minutes

Palauan Octopus and Taro Leaf Stir-fry

A quick and flavorful stir-fry combining tender octopus with nutrient-rich taro leaves, seasoned with garlic, ginger, and a touch of soy sauce.

Palau·Medium·40 minutes

Palauan Pandan Chicken

Tender chicken pieces marinated in a fragrant blend of herbs and spices, then wrapped in aromatic pandan leaves and fried until golden brown. This dish offers a unique tropical aroma and flavor.

Palau·Medium·35 minutes

Palauan Papaya Pork

A unique and flavorful dish that combines tender pork with the sweetness of ripe papaya, enhanced by lime, chili, and peanuts. This recipe showcases the Palauan knack for balancing sweet, savory, and tangy notes.

Palau·Easy·30 minutes

Palauan Seboseb

Seboseb is a simple and comforting Palauan dessert made from tapioca starch, sugar, and coconut milk. It has a unique, slightly chewy texture that is both satisfying and subtly sweet. Often served chilled, it's a delightful way to end a meal or enjoy as a sweet snack.

Palau·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Palauan Taro and Pork Stew

A hearty and comforting stew featuring tender chunks of pork simmered with starchy taro root in a savory broth, often enriched with coconut milk for a creamy finish.

Palau·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes (plus cooling time)

Palauan Taro Cake

Kereker is a savory and comforting cake made from mashed taro, often mixed with other ingredients like coconut milk and sometimes small pieces of dried fish or shrimp. It can be steamed and then pan-fried until crispy, offering a delightful contrast in textures.

Palau·Medium·1 hour

Palauan Taro Leaf and Crab Stew

A comforting and flavorful stew made with tender taro leaves simmered in rich coconut milk, complemented by the sweetness of fresh crab meat and aromatic spices.

Palau·Medium·55 minutes

Palauan Taro Leaf Stew

A rich and comforting stew made with young taro leaves simmered in creamy coconut milk, often enhanced with smoked fish or crab for added depth. This dish is a staple in Palauan cuisine.

Palau·Easy·55 minutes

Palauan Taro Leaves in Coconut Milk

A comforting and rich Palauan stew made with tender taro leaves simmered in creamy coconut milk, often enhanced with aromatics and sometimes small pieces of fish or crab. This dish is a staple in Palauan cuisine, showcasing the use of local greens and coconut.

Palau·Easy·35 minutes

Palauan Taro Pancakes with Coconut Syrup

Fluffy, slightly sweet pancakes made with grated taro, offering a unique texture and a taste of Palauan tradition, drizzled with a rich coconut syrup.

Palau·Easy·25 minutes

Palauan Taro Rösti

A savory and crispy fritter made from grated taro root and onion, pan-fried until golden brown. It's a popular snack or side dish in Palauan cuisine, showcasing the versatility of taro.

Palau·Easy·45 minutes

Palauan Ukaeb

Ukaeb is a traditional Palauan dish featuring minced crab meat mixed with rich coconut milk or cream, often served in crab shells or ramekins. It's a simple yet decadent way to enjoy the sweet, delicate flavor of crab, enhanced by the tropical creaminess of coconut. It can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

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