Recipezaar: Polynesian,Vegetarian recipes

tongan papaya

Mon, 30 Sep 2002 22:03:25 -0400

from the pit ovens of tonga traditionally baked all day but you can hurry that a mite -- posted by nzsailor

Sela's Pineapple Pie

Wed, 18 Dec 2002 20:04:33 -0500

This is a classic from the Friendly Islands. It makes a huge amount but I tend to double the recipe, use a roasting dish as the pan...and it all goes. Great for big families, pot luck dinners. A Tongan treasure. -- posted by Missy Wombat

Otai

Sun, 22 Dec 2002 20:04:20 -0500

A Tongan fruit drink which can be made from any fruit although vi, mangoes and mandarins make a good variation on the recipe here. -- posted by Missy Wombat

Pulao

Sun, 22 Dec 2002 20:04:36 -0500

A Tongan version of a rice dish from the cookbook produced by the American Peace Corps in Tonga -- posted by Missy Wombat

Palm Grove Papaya Salad

Thu, 05 Jun 2003 20:13:06 -0400

My toddler went beserk over this vegetarian salad on offer at the Palm Grove Resort in Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. Shirley, the owner, was kind enough to share the recipe. Very simple, very quick and as my toddler says..."Nummy, dicious (Yummy, delicious)...more please!" -- posted by Missy Wombat

Ginger Pineapple Plum Chutney

Tue, 02 Sep 2003 20:04:24 -0400

Great with fish. I invented this to go with some basa fillets we cooked on the Japanese smoker. I used the leftovers to liven up a monotonous coleslaw. -- posted by Picholine

Breakfast Club Smoothie

Tue, 13 Apr 2004 19:59:42 -0400

Named after the movie because on their own, each of the fruits used would be rejected, but together they make a popular combination! (amounts are approximate--use whatever you have) -- posted by Picholine

Hawaiian Bread

Sun, 24 Apr 2005 21:00:12 -0400

From Cooking Light (March 2005) -- posted by Vino Girl

Tropical Rice Salad With Mango-Sesame Dressing

Sun, 08 Jan 2006 19:37:39 -0500

This is a creation made up for the Jan 2006 2+5 Challenge. Not sure what the result will be honestly... -- posted by Amayzng30

Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum Caribbean Salsa

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 15:30:20 -0500

Yeah Mon! This cool and refreshing fruit salsa is a perfect side accompaniment for tempering the heat of your favorite grilled jerk seasoned meat. Cooking time is the time to chill. Submitted for RSC #8. -- posted by Pot Scrubber

Curry Dressing for Rice or Potato Salad

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 19:49:27 -0500

This is a versatile dressing with a refreshing flavour that brings out the best in a rice salad. I am always asked for this recipe once people taste it, as rice salads can generally be very boring. The curry powder is the old fashioned one my mum has bought for years simply called Indian curry powder. It is not curry paste or masala but a milder type our grandma's used for making curried sausages and eggs. Do not use floury potatoes, they need to hold their shape when being mixed with the dressing etc. Cooking times are for the rice and potatoes and are approximate. -- posted by jackandfiona

Boiled Taro With Coconut Milk

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 21:53:21 -0500

This is a very common way to prepare Taro, as a side to many Tongan dishes. You may need more than one can of unsweetened coconut milk to properly cover the taro. If you cannot find the unsweetened kind, you can used a couple of thawed packages of the unsweetened kind. Oftentimes, I will not even transfer the taro to a saucepan, but will instead keep it in a pot, and drain some of the water. Then I will pour in the coconut milk. Fijian taro (the green kind)is the yummiest, if you can get your hands on it ;) -- posted by Pikake21

Calypso Pineapple Bean Pot

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 21:27:59 -0400

I can't remember were I originally got this recipe, but it has been a favorite around here for a long time. The flavours blend very well together and it is very filling. -- posted by CgyVegan

Vegan Coconut Cake Recipe Courtesy Edna Tapawan

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:59:50 -0400

From the Food Network. Show: The Best Of Episode: Cakes -- posted by BurtonFanatic

Blue Bahama

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:01:46 -0400

From the Webtender. I love blue drinks and am posting this for ZWT3. -- posted by cookiedog

Watermelon Mai Tai

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:31:25 -0500

To make this drink suitable for non drinkers, omit alcohol and increase the pineapple juice to 1 cup. I like to add the ice to the blender also..n drink it like a slushy. -- posted by Stardustannie

Sonoma Valley Mashed Yams

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:21:58 -0500

My boyfriend hates sweet potatoes. It's been rainy here forever, so I decided to get creative one night, serving these as a side dish for us and our three kids, with a lovely salmon with shiitake ragout and pesto capellini with pomegranate spritzers on the side. It's a little sweet, a lot rich, simple to prepare, and totally delicious. There were no left overs and he has a new view on yams or sweet potatos or whatever the heck people call them in the rest of the country! -- posted by Chef #740736

Zesty Pineapple Cole Slaw

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:18:39 -0400

Full of FLAVOR and less fattening than traditional slaw. Great for pitch in, parties or everyday side dish. Especially good with "Turkey Burgers with flavor," fish and kabobs. -- posted by carmel housewife

Easy Polynesian Marinade

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:36:34 -0400

This is an incredibly simple marinade, but delicious! My dad got it from a Polynesian friend at work- It goes great with tofu, chicken, or any other meat, and is very easy to remember and double. -- posted by Sephardi Kitchen

Polynesian Inspired Vegetarian Pilau

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:22:48 -0400

This can be served as either a main course or a side dish. Add more hot pepper sauce if you like it spicy. Note: Prep. Time includes cooking the rice. -- posted by bakedapple42

Pina Colada Martini

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:17:59 -0500

Had a similar drink at Burton's, a local restaurant, and loved it. After a few trials, this comes pretty close. Can make multiples just using the same ratio. -- posted by Vicki in CT

Grilled Pineapple With Basil and Mint

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:16:43 -0500

My favorite thing thing to make on the grill is pineapple. Grilling fresh pineapple brings out the sweetness of it. This recipe really takes it up to another level in flavors. It is fancy enough for guest and easy enough to make anytime. I like it with spiced rum too. -- posted by Jess4Freedom

Coconut Oil on Toast

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:18:57 -0400

A senior Malaysian chef taught me this recipe on my travels. It has been handed down through the generations and never been published until now. -- posted by Chef #1390999