A rich curry made with freshly caught reef fish, turmeric, chili, and coconut milk — influenced by both Indonesian and Northern Australian styles. 1)
Snapper fillets marinated in tamarind paste, ginger, and lime, then grilled over open flame for a perfect sweet-sour crust. 2)
Tender local seaweed tossed with shredded coconut, lime juice, and chili — refreshing, mineral-rich, and bright. 3)
Coconut crab gently steamed and then drizzled with a fragrant butter infused with lemongrass and native lime leaves. 4)
Barramundi fillets wrapped in banana leaves with garlic, chili, and shallots, then baked until tender and aromatic. 5)
Skewers of marinated seafood or chicken grilled over coals and served with creamy peanut sauce and a touch of tamarind. 6)
Steamed jasmine rice cooked with coconut milk and zest of kaffir lime — the perfect accompaniment to island curries. 7)
Octopus flash-fried with chili, garlic, and soy — chewy, spicy, and full of oceanic flavor. 8)
A spicy relish of grated green papaya, chili, and lime, often used as a topping for grilled fish or rice dishes. 9)
Fresh tuna chunks marinated in turmeric, lime leaves, and coconut oil, grilled until smoky and golden. 10)
Spiny lobster cooked in coconut milk with ginger, curry leaves, and galangal — a decadent seafarer’s dish. 11)
Sliced breadfruit grilled or fried until crisp, sprinkled with sea salt and served with a chili-lime dip. 12)
Pearly sago cooked in coconut milk and palm sugar syrup — silky, sweet, and a nod to nearby Indonesian desserts. 13)
Bananas grilled in their skins, drizzled with wild honey and lime juice — simple, smoky, and sweet. 14)
A light seafood broth made from reef fish bones, lemongrass, and seaweed — clear, aromatic, and deeply restorative. 15)