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What to eat in Papua New Guinea
The 4 dishes to eat in Papua New Guinea
Mumu earth ovens.
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2Kaukau
Eaten all over Papua New Guinea
Sweet potato roasted or boiled, the staple in the Highlands.
3Sago
Eaten all over Papua New Guinea
Starch from the sago palm, cooked into a jelly or pancakes.
4A photo like itKokoda
Eaten all over Papua New Guinea
Raw fish marinated in lime and coconut cream.
Where to eat in Papua New Guinea
Chef is checking the restaurants worth it here, one by one, and posts each once it's confirmed open. See the list so far
Eat your way through Papua New Guinea
Tell Chef when you're going and he'll lay out the days: the dishes, the markets, a walk and dinner, with places that are open.
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