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. 1)
Fresh Pacific tuna grilled and topped with coconut milk, lime juice, and diced mango — a vibrant mix of Polynesian freshness and Chilean zest. 2)
A sweet, sticky pudding made from mashed bananas, pumpkin, and manioc flour, baked in banana leaves and served with coconut cream. 3)
A local version of ceviche made with just-caught tuna, passion fruit juice, and sweet onion — tropical and bright. 4)
Simple yet soulful: sweet potatoes roasted until caramelized, then drizzled with grated coconut and palm honey. 5)
A prized delicacy: caught in local waters, grilled over coals, and served with butter infused with native herbs. 6)
A whole reef fish seasoned with sea salt, lemongrass, and ginger, then steamed in banana leaves — delicate and aromatic. 7)
Thinly sliced taro root fried until crisp, seasoned with sea salt harvested from the island’s shores. 8)
Pineapple slices caramelized over an open flame and glazed with local honey — a fusion of island and mainland flavors. 9)
Chicken marinated in papaya, soy, and lime, then roasted until golden — sweet, savory, and tropical all at once. 10)
Ocean-fresh mahi-mahi pan-seared and finished with a creamy sauce of coconut milk, lime zest, and chili — simple yet unforgettable. 11)
A local take on Chile’s iconic snack: empanadas filled with spiced tuna, onion, and boiled egg, fried until golden. 12)
A contemporary dish using island staples, simmered in coconut milk and turmeric, blending Polynesian roots with global inspiration. 13)
A spicy seafood soup featuring local fish, crab, and shrimp simmered in tomato broth with chili, garlic, and herbs — hearty and deeply flavorful. 14)
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. 🌅🍹 15)