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Dulce de Ajonjolí

Dulce de Ajonjolí is a traditional sesame candy cooked with piloncillo and sugar in creamy coconut milk, perfumed with cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon zest. It sets into chewy, aromatic bites with a gentle nutty crunch and buttery finish.

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic$

Jamaican Orchid Custard

Silky-smooth Jamaican Orchid Custard infused with vanilla bean, dark rum, warm allspice and nutmeg, brightened by lime zest and finished with a crunchy toasted coconut topping.

🇯🇲 Jamaica$$

Solomon Islands Banana Fritters

Crisp, golden Solomon Islands–style banana fritters scented with vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, finished with a honey–lime drizzle and toasted coconut.

🇸🇧 Solomon Islands$

Cuscuz de Arroz

Cuscuz de Arroz is a Northeast Brazilian steamed rice cake enriched with coconut, milk, sugar, butter, and cheese. It’s lightly sweet, tender, and perfect warm with a pat of butter or a sprinkle of grated cheese. Comforting and simple for a morning meal or snack.

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau$$

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$$

Christmas Island Spice-Crusted Wahoo

Spice-crusted wahoo seared until golden and finished with a silky coconut-lime soy pan sauce, brightened by ginger, garlic, and cilantro. A vibrant island-style main with warmth from coriander, cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika.

🇨🇽 Christmas Island$$$

Kelepa

Kelepa is a traditional island dish featuring fresh fish simmered in a rich coconut milk broth, infused with aromatic spices and served with steamed rice.

🇹🇴 Tonga$$

Cocos Lush Coconut Tart

Cocos Lush Coconut Tart is a delightful dessert that combines a buttery crust with a rich coconut filling, perfect for coconut lovers.

🇨🇨 Cocos (Keeling) Islands$$

Sint Maarten Cloud Cake

Sint Maarten Cloud Cake is a tropical delight that captures the essence of the Caribbean with its fluffy coconut layers and fresh pineapple filling, topped with a dreamy whip of cream and coconut shreds.

🇸🇽 Sint Maarten$$

Bruneian Spice Toast

Bruneian Spice Toast is a delectable and aromatic breakfast treat that combines the rich flavors of coconut milk and warming spices for a delightful morning meal.

🇧🇳 Brunei Darussalam$

I've been...

Dulce de Ajonjolí

Jamaican Orchid Custard

Solomon Islands Banana Fritters

Cuscuz de Arroz

Kokoda

Christmas Island Spice-Crusted Wahoo

Kelepa

Cocos Lush Coconut Tart

Sint Maarten Cloud Cake

Bruneian Spice Toast

I've been...

Dulce de Ajonjolí

Jamaican Orchid Custard

Solomon Islands Banana Fritters

Cuscuz de Arroz

Kokoda

Christmas Island Spice-Crusted Wahoo

Kelepa

Cocos Lush Coconut Tart

Sint Maarten Cloud Cake

Bruneian Spice Toast