Nauru · National Dish Recipes

Nauru

No dish is officially crowned in Nauru, yet coconut fish comes closest, fresh reef fish brightened with lime and coconut. Begin with our Coconut Fish recipe and work through 48 authentic Nauruan recipes.

The Most Famous Nauruan Dishes

  1. Coconut fish

    Coconut Fish is what a country of 21 square kilometres surrounded by ocean eats. Nauru is the third smallest state in the world and has almost no agriculture, so fish and coconut …

What is the national dish of Nauru?

Nauru has no single official national dish, but coconut fish is the one most often given that title, fresh reef fish brightened with lime and coconut. A step-by-step recipe is on this page, alongside 47 more authentic Nauruan recipes.

What food is Nauru famous for?

Nauru's most famous dish is coconut fish. This page collects 48 authentic Nauruan recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.