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National Dish Palau: Ube Halaya (Recipe)
Meet Ube Halaya, a gloriously purple sweet treat that brings the tropical flavours of the islands straight to your table. Made …
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Palau has no single official national dish, but taro with fresh fish is the one most often named — reef fish and taro, the timeless staples of the islands. Cook it with our Roasted Taro recipe, then explore all 46 authentic Palauan recipes below.
The Most Famous Palauan Dishes
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Taro with fresh fish
Meet Roasted Taro, a wonderfully simple taste of the Pacific that lets one humble root vegetable shine. Roasting brings out taro's mellow, nutty flavour and gives the tubers a …
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Fruit Bat Soup
Meet Fruit Bat Soup, one of Palau's most talked-about traditional dishes and a genuine curiosity of Pacific island cooking. Simmered slowly in a fragrant broth of ginger, garlic …
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National Dish Palau: Tuna Poke with Soy and Sesame (Recipe)
Bring the flavours of the Pacific straight to your kitchen with Tuna Poke, the national dish of Palau. Built around glistening …
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National Dish Palau: Tinola (Recipe)
Warm, fragrant and wonderfully restorative, Tinola is a soothing chicken stew that sits close to the heart of Palauan home …
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National Dish Palau: Taro and Pumpkin Mash (Recipe)
Say hello to Taro and Pumpkin Mash, a wonderfully simple dish that captures the warmth of Palauan cooking. It brings together …
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National Dish Palau: Tama (Recipe)
Meet Tama, the national dish of Palau and a true taste of the tropical Pacific. This warming one-pot combines freshly caught fish …
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National Dish Palau: Sweet Potato Pudding (Recipe)
Meet Sweet Potato Pudding, a gently spiced dessert that captures the warmth of Palau in every spoonful. Made with tender sweet …
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National Dish Palau: Sweet Potato Fritters (Recipe)
Say hello to Sweet Potato Fritters, a beloved bite from the islands of Palau! These little golden nuggets pair the natural …
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National Dish Palau: Steamed Taro with Coconut Sauce (Recipe)
Discover the national dish of Palau: steamed taro with coconut sauce. This gentle island classic brings together the earthy warmth …
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National Dish Palau: Soursop Juice (Recipe)
Cool down with Soursop Juice, a refreshing tropical drink that captures the laid-back spirit of the islands. Pressed from the …
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National Dish Palau: Smoked Tuna Salad (Recipe)
Bring a taste of the Pacific to your table with Smoked Tuna Salad, one of Palau’s most refreshing dishes. Flakes of freshly …
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National Dish Palau: Sea Grapes Salad (Recipe)
Say hello to Sea Grapes Salad, a wonderfully refreshing dish that captures the clean, briny flavours of Palau’s lagoons. …
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National Dish Palau: Roasted Taro (Recipe)
Meet Roasted Taro, a wonderfully simple taste of the Pacific that lets one humble root vegetable shine. Roasting brings out …
Read more →What is the national dish of Palau?
Palau has no single official national dish, but taro with fresh fish is the one most often given that title — reef fish and taro, the timeless staples of the islands. A step-by-step recipe is on this page, alongside 45 more authentic Palauan recipes.
What food is Palau famous for?
Palau's most famous dish is taro with fresh fish. This page collects 46 authentic Palauan recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.