Fresh Organic Food

Fresh organic food is abundant in Samoa since it is surrounded by a pristine ocean and endowed with a stable tropical environment. Aside from the fresh local vegetables, there are a few local specialties that you must sample. The umu is a traditional cooking method that consists of an earth oven with heated stones. Rocks are heated in the fire, and then food wrapped in banana leaf layers is placed on the rocks to cook. The cuisine is presented hot and fresh. It's similar to roasting, but there are several interesting meals created this way, such as palusami, a delicacy made with coconut cream and taro leaves. There are no artificial tastes or additives here, yet the natural flavors will astound you.

Coconut cream is also an important ingredient of oka, a delectable Samoan raw fish salad. Young men in Samoa have already taken their canoes out to capture fish before the sun has even risen, catching everything from crayfish to snapper, masimasi, octopus, tuna, and more. In Samoa, seafood is always harvested that morning, and dining is regarded as a social occasion that brings together family and friends. To add to the freshness of the meal, tropical fruits gathered that day are always served.