Cuisine in Fiji

Kokoda

A ceviche-style marinade of raw tuna marinated in lime juice, mixed with coconut cream, onions, and chili.

• Region: Entire coastal area
• Main ingredients: White fish, Lime, Coconut cream, Onion, Chili

Lovo

A feast dish where meat, vegetables, and taro are steamed in an underground stone oven.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Chicken, Pork, Taro, Banana leaves, Vegetables

Palusami

Taro leaves wrapped with coconut cream and onions, steamed in a lovo.

• Region: Village feasts
• Main ingredients: Taro leaves, Coconut cream, Onion

Rourou

A creamy side dish of taro leaves simmered in coconut milk.

• Region: Home cooking
• Main ingredients: Taro leaves, Coconut milk, Salt

Fijian Curry

Local curry with Indian spices plus coconut and cassava.

• Region: Viti Levu Island
• Main ingredients: Chicken, Turmeric, Coconut milk, Cassava

Cassava Chips

Simple snack made by frying cassava root.

• Region: Street stalls
• Main ingredients: Cassava, Cooking oil, Salt

Drua Pancakes

Sweet breakfast pancakes made with banana and taro flour.

• Main ingredients: Banana, Taro flour, Sugar

Kava (Yaqona)

A ceremonial beverage made by grinding pepper plant roots and extracting with water.

• Region: Village gatherings
• Main ingredients: Yaqona root

Fiji Cocoa

Dark chocolate drink made from locally produced cocoa.

• Region: Savusavu
• Main ingredients: Cocoa beans, Sugar, Milk

Vitele Salad

A refreshing appetizer of taro shoots and tomatoes dressed with lime.

• Main ingredients: Taro shoots, Tomato, Lime