Po'e (POH-eh) is a popular fruit pudding found at all traditional Tahitian tamara'a barbeques. Originally the pudding was wrapped in banana leaves and baked in the fire pit.
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Po’e
Plov
(Central Asian rice pilaf with lamb or beef)
The Uzbek version of rice pilaf, called plov (ПЛОВ), uses lamb, onions, and carrots and is considered the national dish of Uzbekistan.
Planter’s Punch
(Caribbean rum punch)
This fruity punch has become a popular beverage to serve to guests throughout the Caribbean. Recipes vary widely, but they all contain rum, lime juice and a sweetener or other fruit juices.
Plantain Porridge
(Nigerian plantain and vegetable stew)
Plantain porridge is a Nigerian vegetable stew made with the starchy cousin of common bananas.
Plantain Fritters
(Jamaican fried plantains)
Plantain fritters are popular in many tropical cuisines. These tasty fried puffs are eaten throughout the Caribbean and are also popular in the Philippines.
Plátanos Fritos
(Latin fried ripe plantains)
Plátanos fritos are popular in many countries around the world where the plantain is sometimes a major source of starchy calories. Make sure to use ripe plantains for this dish.
Pizza Napoletana
(Italian traditional pizza from Naples)
Flatbread baked with toppings dates to Roman times, but it wasn’t until the 1800s that Italians added tomato sauce and cheese. The basic pizza in Naples must have a thin crust, fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Pita
(Mediterranean pocket bread)
Pita bread is common throughout the eastern Mediterranean. Versions of this simple round loaf are found from Northern Africa to as far east as India.
Pisco Sour
(Chilean-Peruvian brandy cocktail)
Pisco is a type of brandy made from muscat grapes that is found in Peru and Chile. Even though it is named after Peruvian town, both countries claim the pisco sour as their national drink.
Pisang Goreng
(Indonesian batter-fried bananas)
These banana fritters are very popular in Indonesia and are excellent served with ice cream and drizzled with honey. You can also serve them in a dish with a little coconut cream.