Polynesian cuisine

Polynesian cuisine encompasses the diverse culinary traditions of the islands in the Pacific Ocean, such as Hawaii, Tahiti, and Samoa. It typically features fresh ingredients like seafood, tropical fruits, and root vegetables, with common items including taro, coconut, and fish. Cooking techniques often involve traditional methods like underground ovens (imu), grilling, and steaming. Dishes are often flavorful, infused with herbs and spices, and may include unique preparations like poke (raw fish salad) or poi (mashed taro). Polynesian cuisine reflects a rich cultural heritage, celebrating communal eating and the bounty of the surrounding ocean and land.