Cookies & Crackers
Nambo
Polynesian Outliers (Temotu / Rennell and Bellona), Solomon Islands
Traditional breadfruit biscuit from Santa Cruz in Temotu province; breadfruit is roasted, peeled, cut into squares, and further heated to harden into a biscuit texture; keeps for 2+ years; used for fishing trips and disaster preparedness; a Polynesian outlier specialty.
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What it is
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Traditional breadfruit biscuit from Santa Cruz in Temotu province; breadfruit is roasted, peeled, cut into squares, and further heated to harden into a biscuit texture; keeps for 2+ years; used for fishing trips and disaster preparedness; a Polynesian outlier specialty.
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Hard, dry squares of preserved breadfruit, resembling biscuits or crackers; the texture is dense and the flavour is starchy and slightly sweet; can be stored for years without spoiling; a traditional survival food from the Santa Cruz Islands; a remarkable preservation technique.
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