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Nutritional Values

🔥180kcal
💪3gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑7gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Moliwa Salad

How to order / say it
Say it Moliwa Salad — [mo-li-wa sa-lad]
Order I'll have the Moliwa Salad, please.
Locally Ria nao seleni Moliwa Salad.
Say locally

A vibrant salad with local greens and root vegetables.

Why try it?

Moliwa Salad offers insight into the resourcefulness of Auki's cuisine, emphasizing fresh ingredients and the island's agricultural simplicity through a medley of textures and flavors.

How it tastes

Crisp greens and root vegetables blend together, lightly seasoned, offering a crunchy and refreshing side that pairs with many dishes.

Origin & History — first documented: 1875

The Moliwa Salad has been a part of Auki's culinary tradition since the 19th century, born out of the region's emphasis on fresh, hearty, and nutritious foods.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 150 g local greens
  • 🥕 200 g sweet potato
  • 🥕 150 g cucumber
  • 🍋 30 ml lemon juice
  • 🫒 20 ml olive oil
  • 🧂 3 g salt
  • 🧂 2 g pepper

Method

  1. 1 Boil sweet potato until tender, then chop.
  2. 2 Chop greens and cucumber.
  3. 3 Mix all ingredients and season with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

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