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Lamington

Classic Australian lamingtons: soft vanilla sponge squares dipped in a rich chocolate icing, rolled in desiccated coconut, and sandwiched with raspberry jam for a luscious tea-time treat.

🇦🇺 Australia$$

Mel i Mató

A classic Catalan dessert of fresh mató cheese drizzled with honey, sprinkled with walnuts, and brightened with lemon zest. Light, creamy, and aromatic—mató can be made at home from whole milk curdled with lemon juice; a spoon of plain yogurt can be used to enrich the curd.

🇦🇩 Andorra$$

Khao Lam Bites

Chewy, aromatic Thai street-dessert bites of coconut-sweetened sticky rice with black beans, steamed/roasted in banana leaf or bamboo. Finished with shredded coconut and toasted sesame for a nutty, caramelized flavor.

🇱🇦 Laos$$

Nanumea Coconut Truffle

Lush island-style truffles featuring rich coconut and dark chocolate, brightened with lime zest and vanilla, and finished with a hint of sea salt and cocoa.

🇹🇻 Tuvalu$$

Lolo Cassava

Lolo Cassava is a Fijian-inspired dish of tender cassava simmered in rich coconut milk and cream with aromatics, wrapped in banana leaf for a fragrant finish. Creamy, comforting, and naturally gluten-free and vegan.

🇸🇧 Solomon Islands$$

Iriski

Iriski are classic Slavic milk toffees—chewy caramel made from sugar, butter, and condensed milk—here enriched with cocoa, roasted peanuts, vanilla, and a touch of sea salt.

🇷🇺 Russia$$

Niue Coconut Fish

A bright, island-style citrus-cured fish bathed in silky coconut cream with crunchy vegetables and chili heat—cool, refreshing, and deeply aromatic.

🇳🇺 Niue$$

Solwara Sipsup

Solwara Sipsup is a fragrant Papua New Guinean coconut seafood soup brimming with fish, prawns, and mussels, brightened with lime, lemongrass, and ginger. Root vegetables like sweet potato and taro make it hearty, while bird’s eye chili adds gentle heat.

🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea$$$

Cocada Amarela

Cocada Amarela is a rich, glossy coconut-and-egg-yolk confection from the Lusophone world, scented with cinnamon, lemon peel, and vanilla. It’s a tender, fudge-like dessert with pronounced coconut flavor and a golden hue.

🇦🇴 Angola$

Grape Nut Ice Cream

A classic, custard-style vanilla ice cream studded with malty, crunchy Grape-Nuts cereal. Rich and creamy with a nostalgic cereal crunch in every bite.

🇯🇲 Jamaica$$

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