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Samoa’s national dish is palusami, young taro leaves baked around rich coconut cream. Begin with our Palusami recipe and work your way through 58 authentic Samoan recipes, from weekday staples to celebration dishes.

The Most Famous Samoan Dishes

  1. Palusami

    Palusami is taro leaves wrapped around coconut cream and baked until the leaves collapse and the cream thickens. In Samoa it goes into the umu, the above-ground stone oven, and the …

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National Dish Samoa: Sapasui (Recipe)

Say hello to Sapasui, the hearty noodle dish at the heart of the Samoan table. Silky glass noodles are tossed with tender strips …

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National Dish Samoa: Pua'a (Recipe)

Meet Pua’a, the tender pork dish that sits at the very heart of Samoan celebration. Slow-cooked in a traditional earth oven …

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What is the national dish of Samoa?

The national dish of Samoa is palusami, young taro leaves baked around rich coconut cream. You will find a step-by-step recipe for it on this page, alongside 57 more authentic Samoan recipes.

What food is Samoa famous for?

Samoa's most famous dish is palusami. This page collects 58 authentic Samoan recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.