Pacific School Food Talanoa 2026 — shaping stronger, healthier, and more resilient school food systems for Pacific children.
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Pacific School Food Talanoa 2026 — shaping stronger, healthier, and more resilient school food systems for Pacific children.
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A rich, homemade mayonnaise with natural ingredients. This creamy, tangy mayonnaise is made from just a few simple ingredients. Use it as a spread, dip, or dressing.
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A bright, crunchy side dish or sushi filling This easy daikon pickle adds a sweet, sour, and slightly salty flavour to your meal. It’s great with rice, noodles, sushi, or as a snack on its own!
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A crunchy, tangy, and colourful side dish This bright pickle is made with fresh green papaya, cucumber, tomato, onion, and spices. It goes well with rice dishes, grilled foods, or curries.
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A simple, tasty chutney made from fresh tomatoes, onions, and herbs. This chutney adds a tangy, savoury flavour to your meals. Makes about 2 cups.
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A creamy, tropical chutney made with freshly grated coconut and lots of local herbs. Makes about 2 cups.
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These soft flatbreads are perfect for scooping up dips or eating with your favourite dishes.
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A creamy roasted dip full of flavour and goodness. This rich and smoky dip is made with roasted eggplant, garlic, lime juice, and toasted sesame seeds. It’s perfect for scooping up with warm flatbread.
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A creamy chickpea dip full of flavour. This smooth hummus is made with garlic, lime, and fresh spring onions. It’s healthy, filling, and great for dipping or spreading.
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Crunchy, herby snacks from the oven These simple crackers are great for dipping or snacking. Add herbs from your garden for extra flavour!
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These naturally sweet muffins use ripe breadfruit and coconut milk for a soft, moist snack — perfect for breakfast or a lunchbox treat.This is a ‘sometimes food’ because it has a high glycemic index. Best enjoyed on special days!
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These simple, fudgy brownies use mashed taro for a soft texture and earthy flavour. Great for a treat that’s a little different — and full of goodness!
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This is a ‘sometimes food’ because it has a high sugar content. Best enjoyed on special days!
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Method 1: How to make it drying in the sun. This is a simple method if you have hot, dry weather.
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Mokwan (Pandanus Paste) Ripe Bob (pandanus) Families and friends create um (earth oven).Pull pandanus keys off and wash.Place in um and cook for many hours.Unearth from um and cool on coconut fronds.Macerate to create a juicy paste, add to cooking pot and simmer until it changes colour to red or light brown.Spread paste on banana …
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Quick Snack Idea: Tropical Dried Fruit and Nut Mix ¼ cup dried banana¼ cup dried papaya¼ cup unsweetened dried coconut flakes¼ cup roasted almonds or cashews¼ cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds Mix everything in a bowl. Store in a jar or bag. Great for school, travel, or an afternoon energy boost!
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Drying Papaya 2-3 ripe papayas1 tbsp lime juice Prepare the papaya:– peel the fruit in half, remove seeds, and slice into thin strips or cubes (¼–½ inch thick).Soak to keep colour (optional):– mix 1 tablespoon of lime juice with 1 cup of water– soak slices for 5-10 minutes.Dry the papaya:– food dehydrator: place slices on …
