country Essentials · 6 foods
Marshall Islands Essentials
A considered first route through Marshall Islands: the foods that carry its everyday habits, celebrations, ingredients, and memory.
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6 foods to know.
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Marshall Islands
Chukuchuk
Tender rice balls rolled in fresh coconut accompany fish and poultry at Marshallese tables.
Marshall Islands
Barramundi Cod
Whole barramundi cod baked in banana leaves stays moist and anchors Marshallese feast tables.
Marshall Islands
Bwiro
Saltwater-fermented breadfruit is baked, kneaded, and stored as a tart Marshallese preservation paste.
Marshall Islands
Jããnkun
Mokwan
Dried pandanus paste wrapped for storage supplied portable rations on long Marshallese canoe journeys.
Marshall Islands
Marshallese Poke
Citrus-marinated tuna or reef fish mixes with coconut milk, onion, and cucumber in Marshallese poke.
Marshall Islands
Iakwe Stew
Chicken, potatoes, and carrots simmer in coconut milk for a gentle Marshallese ishtu-style stew.