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Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish

Bona Kato

How to order / say it
Say it Bona Kato — [Boh-nuh Kah-toh]
Order I'll have Bona Kato, please
Locally Mi laekem Bona Kato, plis
Say locally

Traditional dish of fish wrapped in banana leaves and cooked in coconut milk.

Why try it?

Bona Kato is a staple of Honiara, reflecting the city's intertwining of ocean and land resources. Its preparation and flavors speak to the communal and diverse nature of local food culture.

How it tastes

The dish is rich with creamy coconut milk, infused with the aromatic qualities of fresh fish and banana leaves. Subtle herbaceous and earthy notes elevate its savory profile.

Origin & History — first documented: 1870

Bona Kato has been served for centuries, originating from the coastal communities around Honiara. It became iconic as it was traditionally prepared for communal feasts and celebrations.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 500 g fish fillet
  • 🥛 250 ml coconut milk
  • 🥕 4 leaves banana leaves
  • 🍋 30 ml lime juice
  • 🧂 20 g ginger
  • 🧂 10 g salt
  • 🧂 5 g pepper

Method

  1. 1 Mix fish with coconut milk, lime juice, ginger, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2 Wrap the mixture in banana leaves.
  3. 3 Steam until fish is cooked through.

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