1Sakau
Best: Pohnpei
Pohnpei's kava, pounded on stones and squeezed through hibiscus fibre, drunk at dusk.
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What to eat in Micronesia
The 5 dishes to eat in Micronesia
Breadfruit, taro and fish across four island states, and the sakau drunk in Pohnpei.
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2Breadfruit
Eaten all over Micronesia
Roasted in the fire or fermented in pits so it keeps through the year.
3A photo like itKelaguen
Eaten all over Micronesia
Chopped chicken or fish cured in lemon with grated coconut and chilli.
4Taro in coconut
Eaten all over Micronesia
Taro boiled and cooked in coconut cream, the everyday side.
5A photo like itPohnpei pepper
Best: Pohnpei
Black pepper grown on the island, known for its sharp, fresh heat.
Where to eat in Micronesia
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