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+====== Easter Island Rapa Nui cuisine ======
+==== Umu Rapa Nui (Traditional Earth Oven Feast) ====
+The island’s signature communal dish: meat, fish, and root vegetables wrapped in banana leaves and slow-cooked underground on hot stones, absorbing smoky, earthy aromas. [([[https://www.tasteatlas.com/umu-rapa-nui|TasteAtlas]])]
+==== Tuna a la Rapa Nui ====
+Fresh Pacific tuna grilled and topped with coconut milk, lime juice, and diced mango — a vibrant mix of Polynesian freshness and Chilean zest. [([[https://chefmimiblog.com/tuna-in-coconut-milk/|Chef Mimi Blog]])]
+==== Po’e (Tahitian-Style Banana Pudding) ====
+A sweet, sticky pudding made from mashed bananas, pumpkin, and manioc flour, baked in banana leaves and served with coconut cream. [([[https://piquantpost.com/blogs/recipes/tahitian-banana-poe|Piquant Post]])]
+==== Ceviche de Atún de Isla de Pascua ====
+A local version of ceviche made with just-caught tuna, passion fruit juice, and sweet onion — tropical and bright. [([[https://mexicanfoodmemories.co.uk/2017/06/15/ceviche-de-atun-tuna-ceviche/|Mexican Food Memories]])]
+==== Camote y Coco Asado (Roasted Sweet Potato with Coconut) ====
+Simple yet soulful: sweet potatoes roasted until caramelized, then drizzled with grated coconut and palm honey. [([[https://www.thatwasvegan.com/2014/04/15/coconut-roasted-sweet-potatoes/|That Was Vegan]])]
+==== Langosta de Rapa Nui (Easter Island Spiny Lobster) ====
+A prized delicacy: caught in local waters, grilled over coals, and served with butter infused with native herbs. [([[https://www.inaturalist.org/guide_taxa/1494613|iNaturalist]])]
+==== Pescado en Hoja de Plátano (Banana-Leaf Wrapped Fish) ====
+A whole reef fish seasoned with sea salt, lemongrass, and ginger, then steamed in banana leaves — delicate and aromatic. [([[https://grahamjw.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/baked-fish-in-banana-leaves/|Graham JW]])]
+==== Rapa Nui Taro Chips with Sea Salt ====
+Thinly sliced taro root fried until crisp, seasoned with sea salt harvested from the island’s shores. [([[https://salimaskitchen.com/taro-chips/|Salima's Kitchen]])]
+==== Piña a la Brasa (Chargrilled Pineapple with Chilean Honey) ====
+Pineapple slices caramelized over an open flame and glazed with local honey — a fusion of island and mainland flavors. [([[https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/235932/brazilian-grilled-pineapple/|Allrecipes]])]
+==== Polynesian Chicken with Papaya Glaze ====
+Chicken marinated in papaya, soy, and lime, then roasted until golden — sweet, savory, and tropical all at once. [([[https://kitchentalkandtravels.com/recipe-papaya-pineapple-chilli-glazed-chicken/|Kitchen Talk and Travels]])]
+==== Mahi-Mahi with Coconut-Lime Sauce ====
+Ocean-fresh mahi-mahi pan-seared and finished with a creamy sauce of coconut milk, lime zest, and chili — simple yet unforgettable. [([[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/F497KvkTvPU|YouTube]])]
+==== Empanadas de Atún Rapa Nui ====
+A local take on Chile’s iconic snack: empanadas filled with spiced tuna, onion, and boiled egg, fried until golden. [([[https://www.laylita.com/recipes/tuna-fish-empanadas/|Laylita]])]
+==== Taro and Plantain Curry (Modern Fusion) ====
+A contemporary dish using island staples, simmered in coconut milk and turmeric, blending Polynesian roots with global inspiration. [([[https://globalkitchentravels.com/plantain-curry/|Global Kitchen Travels]])]
+==== Mar de Fuego Soup (“Sea of Fire”) ====
+A spicy seafood soup featuring local fish, crab, and shrimp simmered in tomato broth with chili, garlic, and herbs — hearty and deeply flavorful. [([[https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/16858/spicy-fish-soup/|Allrecipes]])]
+==== Pisco Maracuya (Passion Fruit Pisco Sour) ====
+A tropical twist on Chile’s national cocktail, blending local passion fruit, pisco, lime, and frothy egg white — golden, tangy, and perfect at sunset over Ahu Tongariki. 🌅🍹 [([[https://www.carolinescooking.com/maracuya-sour-passion-fruit-pisco-sour/|Caroline's Cooking]])]
+{{tag>food culture geography}}

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