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Nutritional Values

🔥400kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾60gCarbs
🥑16gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Firi Firi

How to order / say it
Say it Firi Firi — [fee-ree fee-ree]
Order I'd love some Firi Firi.
Locally Je voudrais des Firi Firi, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally

Sweet coconut-flavored doughnuts, deep-fried.

Why try it?

Firi Firi represents the sweet indulgence of Bora Bora's cuisine, often enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack. These doughnuts are a comforting treat deeply rooted in local culture.

How it tastes

Firi Firi is sweet and coconutty, with a crunchy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior. Warm and slightly greasy, it gives a delightful, sweet aroma.

Origin & History — first documented: 1900

Firi Firi has been a beloved snack in Bora Bora for over a century, crafted by local bakers and families alike as a representation of island hospitality.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 🥛 150 ml coconut milk
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🌾 5 g yeast
  • 🧂 3 g salt
  • 🫒 200 ml coconut oil

Method

  1. 1 In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  2. 2 Add coconut milk to form a dough.
  3. 3 Let the dough rise, then shape into strips.
  4. 4 Fry the strips in coconut oil until golden brown.
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