Nauru
Nauruan cuisine reflects the tiny Pacific island's limited agricultural land, relying heavily on imported staples alongside fish and coconut. Traditional fishing methods remain culturally significant.
Fish, prepared fresh or grilled, forms the centerpiece of most traditional Nauruan meals. Coconut appears throughout the island's cooking, from savory dishes to drinks.
Sides
Boiled Pumpkin with Coconut Sauce
Holidays & Special Occasions
Festive Coconut Rice Platter
Holidays & Special Occasions
Community Feast Baked Fish Platter
Street Food
Coconut Fried Dough Rings
Street Food
Fried Fish Sticks
Drinks
Pandanus Juice
Breads
Coconut Flatbread
Desserts
Pandanus Coconut Pudding
Desserts
Banana Coconut Cream Dessert
Sides
Coconut Rice Side
Breakfast
Coconut Rice Cakes
Mains
Chicken and Rice Nauruan-Style
Mains
Baked Reef Fish in Coconut Milk
Salads
Pandanus Fruit Salad
Soups
Coconut Fish Chowder
Appetizers
Coconut and Fish Bites
Lunches
Pandanus and Corned Beef Plate
Lunches
Coconut Rice with Reef Fish
Breakfast
Fried Fish and Rice Breakfast
Soups
Nauruan Pumpkin and Coconut Soup
Salads
Nauruan Green Papaya Salad
Breads
Nauruan Fried Dough Balls
Drinks
Nauruan Fresh Coconut Water
Appetizers
Nauruan Banana Fritters
