What food do Oceania eat?

Oceania consists of various countries and cultures, so the food consumed varies widely. Some common foods and ingredients found in different parts of Oceania include:

AUSTRALIA

- Meat pies: Savory pies filled with ground meat, onions, and gravy.

- Vegemite: A salty spread made from leftover brewers' yeast extract.

- Anzac biscuits: Sweet, oat-based biscuits often consumed on Anzac Day, which commemorates Australian and New Zealand soldiers.

NEW ZEALAND

- Hangi: A traditional Maori method of cooking food in an underground oven using hot stones.

- Pavlova: A meringue-based dessert with whipped cream and fresh fruit toppings.

- Fish and chips: A popular takeaway meal consisting of fried fish and potato chips.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

- Mumu (Pit oven cooking): Similar to a hangi, where food is cooked in a pit using heated stones or coals.

- Sweet potatoes: A staple food in many regions, often boiled, roasted, or mashed.

- Fish: Seafood, including various fish species, is commonly consumed.

HAWAII (UNITED STATES)

- Poke: Raw fish salad usually served with rice and seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and other condiments.

- Laulau: Taro leaves包裹pork or fish, wrapped in ti leaves and steamed.

- Spam musubi: A snack made from a block of Spam, rice, and seaweed (nori).

FIJI

- Kokoda: Raw fish (usually tuna) marinated in coconut milk, onions, tomatoes, and spices.

- Cassava: Also known as manioc, it's a starchy root vegetable used in many dishes.

- Lovo: A traditional method of cooking food using hot stones, similar to a hangi or mumu.

TONGA

- Lu pulu: Taro leaves cooked with coconut cream and topped with corned beef or meat.

- Oka: Raw fish marinated in lime juice and mixed with coconut milk, onions, and tomatoes.

- Uhi: A sweet yam-like vegetable, often boiled or roasted.

These are just a few examples of the diverse foods found across Oceania, reflecting the region's rich culinary traditions and cultural influences.