Joanna James
The Republic of Vanuatu is an archipelago of islands found in the South Pacific Ocean. The islands making up this beautiful country is located 1,750 kilometres eastwards from North Australia and 540 kilometres northeast of New Caledonia. When in Vanuatu you need to try the delicious local cuisine to fully appreciate your trip to the place. Here is a list of the best flavours in Vanuatu.
The Poulet fish is a popular dish in the country and one bite of it will remind you of chicken. The French settlers of Vanuatu named this fish the 'poulet' which means chicken. This boneless delicacy is a must try which is actually a red snapper captured in the deep seas. Even if you aren't an avid fan of fish, you ought to try this one for sure.
Another must-try flavour of Vanuatu is none other than the Lap lap served in the markets Port Villa. Almost all travellers always find their way to the marketplace of Port Villa. And once you find yourself here, make your way towards the smoked potatoes wrapped tastefully in banana leaves. What more? This is considered a national dish of this country. It really wouldn't do justice to your travels to Vanuatu if you don't give this a try. You can taste the local cuisine at its finest in good Vanuatu restaurants, in the likes of Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu, that offer both a good meal and experience.
How about some exotic meat dishes? Like what you may ask.You might have tried the venison, wild duck or rabbit in your travels. How about the flying fox though? This is a truly exquisite dish in Vanuatu. And no, it isn't fox meat. The flying fox is an animal which somewhat takes the likes of a fruit bat. The meat of your choice is left to simmer in rich gravy with a red wine base and is served with a bowl of steamed rice, making it one hearty meal. On top of that, the dish is a favourite among the locals and the tourists. Do give this a try if you have a strong stomach for exquisite meat.
To taste the best steak and curry based sauce in town, head to the Market Meal Booths, Luganville, Espiritu Santo. Here you will be greeted with rows of tables at the entrance of the restaurant. It may look uninspiring from the outside, what with the restaurant looking like an orange block of concrete. The food, however, is a different story. Here, you will find one of the best steaks which is both delicious and affordable. The beef is tender and ample served with a bowl of sauce that is truly heavenly making the steak just exquisite. These sauces are usually made out of capsicum, fruits, pepper and tomato giving it a chutney-like vibe. Don't be put off by that, chutney-like or not, the sauce is something everyone raves about!
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