🇹🇴 Traditional dishes from Tonga

3 dishes people actually cook in Tonga — what they are, how long they take, and what you need to buy. The full step-by-step method is in the Copper app.

Lu pulu

120 min · medium · 6 ingredients

Savor the rich flavors of Tongan Lu pulu!

taro leaves
coconut milk
beef
onion
salt
black pepper

Ota ika

30 min · easy · 8 ingredients

Fresh and zesty Tongan fish salad bursting with flavor!

fresh tuna
lime juice
coconut cream
tomato
cucumber
onion
salt
pepper

Palusami

90 min · medium · 5 ingredients

Savor the rich flavors of Tongan coconut and taro.

taro leaves
coconut milk
onion
salt
fish (tuna or mackerel)

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