Salads
Solomon Islands Fern Salad
Fern Salad
Solomon Islands
Fern fronds boiled half-cooked, mixed with shallots, peppers, tomatoes, and heated coconut cream; a traditional Solomon Islands vegetable dish using edible ferns (Diplazium esculentum); the coconut cream binds the ingredients and adds richness.
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What it is
A closer look at Solomon Islands Fern Salad.
Fern fronds boiled half-cooked, mixed with shallots, peppers, tomatoes, and heated coconut cream; a traditional Solomon Islands vegetable dish using edible ferns (Diplazium esculentum); the coconut cream binds the ingredients and adds richness.
What to look for
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Tender, bright green fern fronds in a creamy coconut dressing with shallots and chili; the ferns have a delicate, slightly grassy flavour; the coconut cream adds richness; a traditional village dish using foraged ferns; a nutritious side dish.
Where it belongs
Origins and
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