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Nutritional Values

🔥380kcal
💪40gProtein
🌾4gCarbs
🥑26gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

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Roa

How to order / say it
Say it Roa — [Roh-ah]
Order I'd like Roa, please.
Locally Mi wantem Roa plis.
Say locally

Fish marinated with spices, grilled in banana leaves.

Why try it?

Roa captures the essence of Port Vila's maritime culture, showcasing local fishing practices and flavor-packed traditional cooking techniques.

How it tastes

The dish is aromatic, with tender fish infused with smokey, herbaceous notes from the banana leaves, perfectly complementing the rich spices.

Origin & History — first documented: 1847

Roa has been a central dish for coastal communities for generations. As Port Vila grew as a hub, variations of Roa emerged, reflecting the city’s diverse cultural influences.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 400 g Fish fillets
  • 🍋 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 🧄 3 cloves Garlic
  • 🥕 4 Banana leaves
  • 🧂 1 knob Ginger
  • 🌿 2 tablespoons Coriander

Method

  1. 1 Marinate fish with lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and salt.
  2. 2 Wrap each fillet in banana leaves.
  3. 3 Grill wrapped fish until cooked through and aromatic.

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