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🇫🇲 Traditional dishes from Micronesia

3 dishes people actually cook in Micronesia: what they are, how long they take, and what you need to buy.

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Boka

30 min · easy · 5 ingredients

Boka, a traditional dish from Micronesia

Savor the tropical flavors of Micronesia with Boka!

  • 800 g taro
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 50 g sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 banana leaves

Kelaguen

30 min · easy · 6 ingredients

Kelaguen, a traditional dish from Micronesia

A zesty and refreshing taste of Micronesia!

  • 500 g chicken
  • 100 ml lime juice
  • 4 green onion
  • 150 g grated coconut
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Tinola

60 min · medium · 9 ingredients

Tinola, a traditional dish from Micronesia

A comforting chicken soup with fresh herbs and greens.

  • 800 g chicken
  • 1500 ml water
  • 50 g ginger
  • 4 garlic
  • 1 onion
  • 300 g green papaya
  • 150 g spinach
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp black pepper

What do people eat in Micronesia?

The three dishes from Micronesia documented in Copper are Boka, Kelaguen and Tinola. All three are boiled. Not one needs an oven — they cook entirely on the hob. Between them they use 18 different ingredients.

What ingredients do you need for cooking from Micronesia?

The three recipes need 18 ingredients between them, of which 1 is shared by more than one dish. Copper's atlas covers 588 dishes from 196 countries, and these three are the Micronesia entries. Every ingredient list on this page is complete, with quantities, and free to read.

How long do recipes from Micronesia take?

Boka is the quickest at 30 minutes. Tinola is the longest at 60 minutes. The median is 30 minutes — a weeknight, not a project.

Which dish from Micronesia is easiest to make at home?

Boka and Kelaguen are rated easy — start there. The full method is on each recipe page, step by step, free to read.

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