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Umutsima w'Imyumbati n'Umuneke

A delightful Rwandan dish featuring cassava and bananas, offering a unique blend of sweet and savory flavors.

Burundian Vodka Embrace

The Burundian Vodka Embrace is a refreshing cocktail blending the tropical flavors of banana and tamarind with the sharpness of lime, enhanced by a cool hint of mint, offering an exotic sipping experience.

🇧🇮 Burundi$

Chiang Mai Nectar Crisps

Chiang Mai Nectar Crisps combine the authentic flavors of Northern Thailand, featuring crispy banana blossoms coated in a seasoned rice flour batter, creating a delightful balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors that's perfect as a snack or appetizer.

🇹🇭 Chiang Mai, Thailand$$

Yogyakarta Caramelized Coconut Bites

Yogyakarta Caramelized Coconut Bites, or "Ketan Kelapa Gula Jawa," are a traditional Indonesian sweet treat combining the rich flavors of grated coconut and palm sugar encased in glutinous rice dough, all wrapped with fragrant banana leaves.

🇮🇩 Yogyakarta, Indonesia$

Bougna

Bougna is a traditional Melanesian dish that blends chicken, seafood, and vibrant root vegetables like sweet potatoes and taro, slow-cooked with coconut milk in banana leaves.

🇳🇨 New Caledonia$$$

Manaia Hau Pulu

Manaia Hau Pulu is a delicious Polynesian dish combining tender chicken thighs with creamy coconut flavors wrapped in taro and banana leaves for a unique and savory experience.

🇹🇴 Tonga$$

Lu Sipi

Lu Sipi is a traditional Polynesian dish featuring tender lamb cooked with rich coconut milk and taro leaves, wrapped in banana leaves for a fragrant, aromatic experience.

🇹🇴 Tonga$$

Banana Bites

These delightful Banana Bites make for a delicious and nutritious snack loaded with natural sweetness and crunch. Perfect for a quick treat or a healthy dessert option.

🇦🇺 Queensland, Australia$

Liboke Ya Mbika

Liboke Ya Mbika is a traditional Congolese dish that combines the rich flavors of smoked fish and pumpkin seeds, wrapped and steamed in banana leaves.

🇨🇬 Congo$$

Bolo de Banana e Coco

Bolo de Banana e Coco is a moist and flavorful cake that combines ripe bananas with the tropical taste of coconut, creating a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe$$

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