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Diego Garcia Coconut Custard

A silky, island-style baked coconut custard infused with vanilla, lime zest, a hint of nutmeg, and fragrant pandan. Rich, aromatic, and lightly toasty from shredded coconut, it’s a tropical finish to any meal.

🇮🇴 British Indian Ocean Territory$$

Corvina al Cilantro

Pan-seared corvina in a bright cilantro–lime and jalapeño garlic sauce, finished with a touch of butter and white wine. Fresh, zesty, and herb-forward with gentle heat—perfect for a quick seafood main.

🇪🇨 Ecuador$$

Ota Ika

Ota Ika is Tonga’s coconut–citrus ceviche: tender fresh fish briefly cured in lime and lemon juice, enriched with creamy coconut milk, and tossed with crisp vegetables, chili, and herbs. Bright, cooling, and perfect for warm weather.

🇳🇺 Niue$$

Surinamese Sesame Coconut Squares

Chewy-crisp Surinamese sesame coconut squares infused with fresh ginger, vanilla, and a hint of lime zest. A fragrant, toasty confection that balances nutty sesame with tropical coconut and bright citrus. Perfect for gifting, tea time, or an after-dinner sweet.

🇸🇷 Suriname$

Beignets de Morue Saint-Pierrais au Citron Vert

Crisp, herb-flecked salt-cod fritters scented with lime in the Saint-Pierre style—light inside from sparkling water and baking powder, golden and delicate outside. Best served hot with fresh lime wedges. Note: soak and desalinate salt cod 12–24 hours in advance.

🇵🇲 St. Pierre and Miquelon$$

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$$$

Poisson Maboké au Citron Vert

A Central African classic of fish marinated with lime, garlic, ginger, chili, and herbs, then wrapped in banana leaves and gently steamed or grilled. The result is tender, aromatic, and citrus-bright Poisson Maboké au Citron Vert.

🇨🇫 Central African Republic$$

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$$$

Kiwi Chiller Treat

The Kiwi Chiller Treat is a refreshing and invigorating drink perfect for a sunny day, combining the tangy zest of lime and the sweetness of honey with cooling kiwi and mint to refresh your senses.

🇳🇿 New Zealand$

Limestone Coast Pasties

Limestone Coast Pasties are a hearty and delicious hand-held meal, featuring tender lamb and a medley of vegetables wrapped in a buttery, flaky pastry shell.

🇦🇺 South Australia, Australia$$

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