Cuisine

The thing about Tuvalu you should know is the cuisine. Food is one of the major priorities of many tourists. It can be said that this country has a unique cuisine. It is mostly affected by other countries, especially by Britians. But of course, there are some foods which you can try during your travel to Tuvalu.

The most popular meal is Pulaka. This food is a rich source of carbohydrates. It is crucial to cook the roots of Pulaka for hours to get rid of toxic ingredients in corms. Pulaka has a special place in the country's cultural and culinary traditions, but now it is under threat because of rising sea levels. As it is an island country, seafood plays a crucial role in its cuisine. They eat various types of fishes, crabs, and more in their daily diet. Furthermore, on the islands, you can find many exotic fruits here, such as bananas, coconuts, and breadfruit.