Atoll food of breadfruit, pandanus, coconut and fish. Jaban (pandanus preserve) and fresh tuna are staples.
Specialties
- Jaban
- Breadfruit
History
Marshallese were navigators who relied on reef and ocean. American and Japanese rule brought rice and canned foods.
Ingredients
- Breadfruit
- Pandanus
- Coconut
- Tuna
- Taro
How it's made
- Roast or boil breadfruit
- Make pandanus paste and dry
- Grill or eat raw fish
- Serve with coconut
Photos: ingredients, making & serving
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What Marshall Islands drinks
Coconut water, jakaro (toddy)
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