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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: Poke (Recipe)

Discover Poke, a fresh and bright dish rooted in Polynesian tradition and beloved right across the Pacific. At its heart lies raw …

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National Dish Samoa: Pisua (Recipe)

Meet Pisua, a wonderfully simple Samoan dessert built on a silky tapioca base. Made from pearls of cassava simmered in rich …

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National Dish Samoa: Pate (Recipe)

Discover Pate, a heartfelt taste of the South Pacific. This Samoan favourite brings together tender marinated meat, fragrant fresh …

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National Dish Samoa: Oka Ika (Recipe)

Say hello to Oka Ika, the fresh, sun-soaked pride of the Samoan table. This bright dish brings together tender cubes of raw fish …

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National Dish Samoa: Oka (Recipe)

Say hello to Oka, the bright, zesty star of the Samoan table. This refreshing dish marinates cubes of fresh raw fish in tangy …

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National Dish Samoa: Mumu (Recipe)

Discover Mumu, the celebratory feast at the heart of Samoan cooking. Traditionally cooked in the earth, this dish weaves together …

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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.