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Overview of Nauruan Cuisine History
Nauru (Republic of Nauru) is a small island located in the Western part of the Pacific Ocean. The closest continental city is Sydney and the Ecuador is very near. The flora is best represented by the wild species of palm trees, like the coconut tree – a fact which is very important for the Nauru cuisine. Besides coconut, there are also significant plantations of banana trees, which are used a lot in the traditional Nauru desserts. Considering the fact that the territory is an island, there is no surprise that the favorite Nauru menu includes various fish and seafood specialties. Besides the local authentic dishes, there are various influences in the Nauru cuisine, such as German, as Nauru used to be a German colony, Australian, as Nauru was occupied by the Australians at the beginning of the 20th century and also British, as the territory was ruled by the British in the middle of the 20th century.

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createpageform-nauruan The inhabitants of the island are Nauru people, various nations from the Pacific Ocean, but also many Chinese, Vietnamese and Europeans, so there is a wide diversity when discussing the Nauru cuisine. Still, due to the fact that the island is the size of a western town (Nauru is among the smallest states in the world) the cuisine is much unified and representative for the entire region. Because of the high temperatures and the water surroundings, the Nauru cuisine is very light and concentrated on simple aliments, but with various flavors. In Yaren, the capital, the exotic places combine with the fresh and flavored meals, as there can be found various fresh fish meals, served with exotic vegetables and fruits. In Anibare Bay, the seafood and fish variety is wide and complex, but due to its positions, the trades are increased and there are various international aliments in the local diet.

Nauruan Food Glossary
Finding the ingredients for an Nauruan Recipe is not so easy when you do not know the names of the ingredients. Take time to make a list of ingredients and the name they may be found under at the Local Markets.


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Special Equipment for Nauruan Cooking
Most Nauruan dishes don’t require you to purchase any special tools. However, having a coffee grinder helps with roasting and grinding spices and maximizes their volatile oils, which, in turn, provides your food with more flavor.

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