Cuisine of Solomon Islands

Cooking techniques include baking, boiling and frying. Special dishes are made using all kinds of ingredients. Fish is the staple meat in the Solomon Islands cuisine. Usually any meat is cooked and served with sweet potatoes, rice, taro roots, cassava, taro leaves and many other vegetables. Beside the local traditional cuisine many dishes from both European and Asian culture can be easily found and served in any restaurant or household of this country. ==Notable dishes==

Distinctive dishes of the Solomons include: • Ulu (breadfruit), can be served with any dish • Bananas and other exotic fruits, sometimes wrapped in pearl cassava and served with whipped cream or caramel • Poi, made with fermented taro roots; served during any Solomonian celebration. This dish can be served with chicken or fish, or made like a porridge. Also served frequently during holidays is tapioca or pearl cassava, generally served like a pudding. ==See also==