New Caledonia
Coconut Crab
Unga
Large land crab prized as a delicacy, especially on the outer islands of the Cook Islands; protected in some areas due to declining populations; a rare and sought-after island food.
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Cook Islands Octopus
Eke
Daytime octopus commonly caught and eaten in the Cook Islands; typically boiled until tender then cooked with coconut cream, onion, garlic, and turmeric, or prepared as Eke Takare curry; a familiar local seafood.
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Cook Islands Sea Cucumber
Rori
Cook Islands sea cucumber is a marine invertebrate eaten as subsistence food or processed as dried beche-de-mer; preparation varies by species.
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Mitiore
Taioro
A traditional Cook Islands dish of fermented coconut mixed with crushed crustacean juice, onions, and shellfish such as paua or mussels; has a cottage cheese-like consistency and a pungent, umami flavor