Marshall Islands Recipes
Coral atolls of reef fish and preserved breadfruit. Not sure what to eat in Marshall Islands? Start with Barramundi in Banana Leaf, Marshallese Macaroni Salad, Benben in Mokmok (Arrowroot and Coconut Sap Dumplings) and Chukuchuk (Coconut Rice Balls). Here are 7 authentic Marshall Islands recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
7 recipes
Bwiro with FishMajuro, Marshall Islands · medium · 1 h 5 minPreserved-breadfruit dumplings in sweet coconut, served with grilled reef fish.
Bwiro with Fish Marshallese Banana PancakesMajuro, Marshall Islands · easy · 25 minThick, sweet banana pancakes flecked with coconut, griddled golden, a modern Marshall Islands breakfast favorite.
Marshallese Macaroni SaladMajuro, Marshall Islands · easy · 1 h 30 minA cool, creamy macaroni salad with tinned tuna and crisp vegetables, the potluck staple of the Marshall Islands.
Benben in Mokmok (Arrowroot and Coconut Sap Dumplings)Majuro, Marshall Islands · easy · 30 minMarshallese arrowroot simmered with sweet coconut sap into a soft jelly, shaped into little balls and rolled in fresh grated coconut.
Chukuchuk (Coconut Rice Balls)Majuro, Marshall Islands · easy · 35 minWarm sticky rice rolled by hand into balls and coated in freshly grated coconut, a Marshallese staple served with fish.
Barramundi in Banana LeafMajuro, Marshall Islands · easy · 50 minA whole reef fish seasoned simply, wrapped tight in banana leaves and baked until sweet and buttery, one of the national dishes of the Marshall Islands.
Mokwan (Marshallese Dried Pandanus Paste)Majuro, Marshall Islands · medium · 10 hRipe pandanus keys cooked until soft, scraped for their sweet orange pulp, simmered until red-brown and dried into thin sheets that are rolled, wrapped in leaves and sliced as a chewy snack.
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