The best vanilla in the world comes from Tahiti, and Tahitian chefs are known for their fabulous creamy coconut and vanilla sauces. This rich recipe uses shrimp.
Tag: Tahiti
Chevrettes à la Vanille et Coco
Poulet Fafa
(Tahitian chicken with taro leaves)
Poulet fafa is a traditional part of a Tahitian ahima'a, or pit barbeque. If using taro leaves, make sure to follow the initial step to avoid a mouth on fire.
Poisson Cru, or E’ia Ota
(Tahitian lime-marinated tuna)
This famous Tahitian dish is similar to Latin ceviche or Hawaiian poke. It differs primarily in the addition of coconut milk, which softens its flavor.
Po’e
(Tahitian fruit pudding)
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.