One of the smallest nations: fish, coconut and pulaka (giant swamp taro) grown in pits dug in the coral.
Specialties
- Pulaka
- Fekei
History
The atolls have poor soil, so people dug deep pits and filled them with compost to grow pulaka.
Ingredients
- Pulaka
- Fish
- Coconut
- Breadfruit
- Pandanus
How it's made
- Dig a pit and fill with compost
- Grow and harvest pulaka
- Boil or bake
- Serve with fish and coconut cream
Photos: ingredients, making & serving
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What Tuvalu drinks
Toddy, coconut water
Ratings & notes
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