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Nutritional Values

🔥520kcal
💪36gProtein
🌾18gCarbs
🥑34gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🦐 Shellfish 🥛 Dairy

Pahua Taioro

How to order / say it
Say it Pahua Taioro — [pa-ha-wa tah-ee-oh-roh]
Order Could I get the Pahua Taioro?
Locally Puis-je avoir le Pahua Taioro, s'il vous plaît?
Say locally

Clams marinated with fermented coconut.

Why try it?

Pahua Taioro is a unique delicacy that provides insight into the traditional preservation methods and appreciation for marine flavors. It's a must-try for food adventurers seeking authentic Polynesian taste.

How it tastes

This dish has a complex flavor profile due to its fermentation process, presenting a bold and slightly sour taste with a rich coconut background. The clams offer a chewy texture, complemented by the creamy sauce.

Origin & History — first documented: 1910

Dating back to the early 1900s, Pahua Taioro developed as a method to preserve seafood using local ingredients like coconut. It remains a testament to Bora Bora's innovative food preservation techniques.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🦐 300 g clams
  • 🥛 150 ml fermented coconut milk
  • 🧄 40 g onion
  • 🧂 10 g chili pepper
  • 🍋 30 ml lime juice
  • 🧂 5 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Clean clams thoroughly.
  2. 2 Mix fermented coconut milk with lime juice and onions.
  3. 3 Add marinated clams and chili pepper.
  4. 4 Let refrigerate overnight and serve cold.
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