Tongan food

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…

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!

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

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…

An island rich with culture, Tonga is memorable for its Tongan cuisine, a fine combination of land and sea food, freshly harvested, cooked, and consumed with diverse ingredients. Tonga’s diverse weather makes it perfect for cultivating a sundry of food!

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

Delicious traditional Samoan pancake are deep fried, not grilled. Serve with butter and jam for a breakfast treat!

You don't need to live on a tropical island or cook in an underground oven to make lūpulu - Tonga’s most favorite dish. Learn about at home preparation here!

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

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.