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 +====== Norfolk Island cuisine ======
  
 +==== Pilhi (Pumpkin Pudding) ==== 
 +A traditional Norfolk dessert made from grated pumpkin, coconut milk, flour, and a touch of sugar, baked until golden and served warm. [([[https://chefindisguise.com/2012/11/24/pumpkin-coconut-milk-pudding-and-candied-pumpkins/|Chef in Disguise]])]
 +
 +==== Mudda (Green Banana Pudding) ==== 
 +Ripe and green bananas mashed with coconut cream and flour, then baked or steamed — soft, rich, and naturally sweet. [([[https://eu.statesmanjournal.com/story/life/2016/05/26/norfolk-island-recipe-mudda-green-banana-dumpling/84836476/|Statesman Journal]])]
 +
 +==== Niau Pork ==== 
 +Pork slow-cooked in coconut milk and local herbs, wrapped in banana leaves and baked underground in a traditional umu (earth oven). [([[https://www.facebook.com/groups/589305838717658/posts/a-prrfect-day-for-umu-pork-chicken-or-rukau-pies-from-the-oven/1513647279616838/|Facebook]])]
 +
 +==== Fish Fry with Island Salad ==== 
 +A community favorite: reef fish fried crisp and served with a salad of papaya, cucumber, tomato, and lime dressing. [([[https://www.facebook.com/groups/651175065436609/posts/1658463651374407/|Facebook]])]
 +
 +==== Bounty Beef Pie ====
 +A hearty beef pie seasoned with island-grown thyme and served with sweet potato mash — a nod to the settlers’ English roots. [([[https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/recipes/steak-onion-cottage-pie-recipe|Great British Chefs]])]
 +
 +==== Banana Bread with Passionfruit Glaze ==== 
 +Moist banana bread topped with a tangy passionfruit icing made from local fruit. [([[https://melanielionello.com/recipes/buttery-banana-bread-with-passionfruit-cream-cheese-frosting|From My Little Kitchen]])]
 +
 +==== Sea Mullet in Coconut Cream ==== 
 +Mullet fillets cooked in spiced coconut milk with lime and shallots — a comforting, island-style fish curry. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOUScxUZvig|YouTube]])]
 +
 +==== Norfolk Island Fish Chowder ==== 
 +A creamy soup of local fish, onions, potatoes, and herbs — thick, hearty, and often served with homemade bread. [([[https://www.recipetineats.com/fish-chowder-soup/|RecipeTin Eats]])]
 +
 +==== Island Roast Dinner ==== 
 +Sunday tradition: roast lamb or pork with island vegetables such as sweet potatoes, taro, pumpkin, and breadfruit. [([[https://meraki-restaurant.com/discover-authentic-sunday-roast-dinner-traditions-meraki-restaurant/|Meraki Restaurant]])]
 +
 +==== Coconut and Honey Loaf ==== 
 +A lightly sweet bread made from grated coconut and island honey — perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5gGf9uVFqE|YouTube]])]
 +
 +==== Guava Jelly Tart ==== 
 +A flaky pastry tart filled with guava jelly and topped with whipped cream or coconut custard. [([[https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020966-pastelitos-guava-and-cream-cheese-pastries|NYT Cooking]])]
 +
 +==== Hihi Chicken Curry ====
 +Chicken simmered in a fragrant curry sauce with ginger, coconut milk, and island-grown chili peppers. [([[https://simplehomeedit.com/recipe/quick-coconut-chicken-curry/|Simple Home Edit]])]
 +
 +==== Breadfruit Chips ==== 
 +Sliced and fried breadfruit, crisp on the outside and fluffy inside — an island version of potato fries. [([[https://www.facebook.com/groups/235921823140768/posts/8472597916139743/|Facebook]])]
 +
 +==== Pawpaw (Papaya) Chutney ==== 
 +A sweet and tangy relish made with ripe papaya, ginger, vinegar, and spices, served alongside meats or fish. [([[https://www.esterkocht.com/papaya-chutney/|Ester Kocht]])]
 +
 +==== Island Trifle ====
 +A layered dessert with sponge cake soaked in rum, island-made custard, and passionfruit cream — a festive favorite at family gatherings. [([[https://www.foodienotachef.com/rum-cake-trifle|Foodie Not a Chef]])]
 +
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