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+====== Christmas Island cuisine ======
+==== Coconut Crab Curry ====
+A luxurious local specialty made with the island’s famous coconut crab, simmered in a spicy coconut milk gravy with turmeric and lemongrass. [([[https://greatcurryrecipes.net/2014/02/28/coconut-crab-curry/|Great Curry Recipes]])]
+==== Ikan Bakar Christmas Island Style ====
+Whole reef fish marinated with chili, lime, and tamarind, wrapped in banana leaves, and grilled — smoky, tangy, and utterly tropical. [([[https://delishglobe.com/recipe/malaysian-ikan-bakar-grilled-fish/|DelishGlobe]])]
+==== Nasi Lemak Island Style ====
+Coconut rice served with fried anchovies, sambal, boiled egg, and locally caught prawns — a Malay classic with a Christmas Island twist. [([[https://cookidoo.pl/recipes/recipe/pl/r81973|Cookidoo]])]
+==== Prawn Laksa ====
+A fragrant noodle soup of coconut milk, lemongrass, chili, and prawns — creamy and rich with deep spice notes. [([[https://www.recipetineats.com/laksa-soup/|RecipeTin Eats]])]
+==== Chili Crab Stir-Fry ====
+Fresh crab stir-fried in a thick, spicy tomato-chili sauce, served with steamed rice — messy but irresistible. [([[https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/240523/singapore-chili-crabs/|AllRecipes]])]
+==== Sambal Udang (Spicy Prawns) ====
+Prawns cooked in a fiery sambal paste of chili, shallots, and shrimp paste, beloved by the island’s Malay families. [([[https://kitchentigress.com/sambal-udang/|Kitchen Tigress]])]
+==== Coconut Pandan Cake ====
+A soft, fragrant cake made with pandan extract and coconut milk, served during festivals and family gatherings. [([[https://whattocooktoday.com/pandan-chiffon-cake.html|What To Cook Today]])]
+==== Roti Canai with Chicken Curry ====
+Flaky, layered Malaysian flatbread served with a rich, spiced chicken curry — a favorite breakfast or snack. [([[https://www.theflavorbender.com/flaky-roti-canai-recipe/|The Flavor Bender]])]
+==== Fried Noodles with Island Vegetables ====
+Stir-fried egg noodles tossed with bok choy, carrots, bean sprouts, and soy-chili sauce — simple, hearty, and comforting. [([[https://fortheloveofcooking.net/recipe/noodle-stir-fry-with-bok-choy|For The Love of Cooking]])]
+==== Crab Fried Rice ====
+Jasmine rice stir-fried with chunks of fresh crab meat, garlic, and spring onions — full of island flavor. [([[https://www.seriouseats.com/thai-style-fried-rice-crab-recipe|Serious Eats]])]
+==== Fish Head Curry ====
+A bold dish with snapper or grouper heads simmered in a tangy curry sauce with tamarind and coconut — not for the faint of heart but deeply flavorful. [([[https://www.foodelicacy.com/fish-head-curry/|Foodelicacy]])]
+==== Banana Fritters (Pisang Goreng) ====
+Sweet ripe bananas dipped in batter and fried until golden, often served with honey or a drizzle of condensed milk. [([[https://www.butterjoykitchen.com/indonesian-pisang-goreng-recipe/|Butter Joy Kitchen]])]
+==== Tropical Fruit Rojak ====
+A refreshing salad of pineapple, cucumber, papaya, and mango tossed in a spicy, sweet tamarind dressing with crushed peanuts. [([[https://www.facebook.com/groups/authenticthaicooking/posts/2952429965079628/|Facebook]])]
+==== Coconut Sticky Rice with Palm Sugar Syrup ====
+Glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk, topped with thick, dark palm sugar syrup — a comforting dessert. [([[https://www.facebook.com/groups/filipinocookinggroup/posts/1530345097476771/|Facebook]])]
+==== Christmas Island Satay Skewers ====
+Grilled skewers of marinated chicken or beef served with a creamy peanut sauce — smoky, nutty, and a favorite at island celebrations. [([[https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/chicken-satay.html|Once Upon A Chef]])]
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