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Pixxispad bil-Kappar

Pixxispad bil-Kappar is a Maltese classic: seared swordfish gently simmered in a bright tomato, caper, white wine, and lemon sauce with garlic, onion, bay leaf, and parsley. Briny and citrusy with a hint of heat, it’s a simple, elegant seafood main.

🇲🇹 Malta$$$

Ngali Nut Tuna

Seared tuna in a fragrant coconut–lime sauce, finished with crushed ngali nuts for buttery crunch and fresh herbs for brightness. A vibrant, island-inspired main that’s quick enough for weeknights yet special enough for guests.

🇸🇧 Solomon Islands$$

Palm Butter Soup

A rich, savory West African palm butter soup brimming with beef, chicken, smoked fish, and shrimp, simmered with aromatics, peppers, and greens. Traditionally served over rice, it’s hearty, spicy, and deeply flavorful.

🇱🇷 Liberia$$

Tahitian Vanilla Tuna

Seared tuna steaks glazed with a silky Tahitian vanilla–coconut sauce brightened by lime, ginger, and soy, served over fragrant jasmine rice.

🇵🇫 French Polynesia$$$

Kiluvõileib

Classic Estonian open-faced rye-bread sandwich topped with buttered spiced sprats, sliced egg, red onion, dill, and a bright touch of mustard and lemon.

🇪🇪 Estonia$

Mumawwash

Mumawwash is a fragrant Gulf-style one-pot of basmati rice and mung beans cooked with dried shrimp, onions, garlic, tomato paste, and warm spices. Ghee and dried black lime (loomi) add depth and a distinctive, savory-citrus aroma. Comforting, hearty, and naturally gluten-free.

🇰🇼 Kuwait$$

Palauan Soy-Lime Tuna

Seared fresh tuna marinated in a bright Palauan-style blend of soy sauce, lime, ginger, and garlic, with a touch of brown sugar and red chili heat. Finished with scallions for a savory-citrus seafood main that’s quick and vibrant.

🇵🇼 Palau$$$

Christmas Island Sambal Peria

A bold, spicy-sour sambal of bitter melon stir-fried with chilies, belacan, dried shrimp, tomato, and aromatics, finished with tamarind and lime. Served with jasmine rice for a balanced, punchy Christmas Island–style main.

🇨🇽 Christmas Island$$

Kokoda

Kokoda is Fiji’s coconut-and-lime cured fish salad featuring mahi-mahi tossed with silky coconut cream, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs for a bright, creamy, and gently spicy bite.

🇫🇯 Fiji$$

Woodlands Callaloo

Woodlands Callaloo is a rich and flavorful Caribbean dish featuring nutritious dasheen leaves combined with coconut milk, spices, and crab meat for a taste of the islands in every bite.

🇲🇸 Montserrat$$

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Pixxispad bil-Kappar

Ngali Nut Tuna

Palm Butter Soup

Tahitian Vanilla Tuna

Kiluvõileib

Mumawwash

Palauan Soy-Lime Tuna

Christmas Island Sambal Peria

Kokoda

Woodlands Callaloo

I've been...

Pixxispad bil-Kappar

Ngali Nut Tuna

Palm Butter Soup

Tahitian Vanilla Tuna

Kiluvõileib

Mumawwash

Palauan Soy-Lime Tuna

Christmas Island Sambal Peria

Kokoda

Woodlands Callaloo