Ivi, the polynesian chestnut is a delicious nut that is only available around February-March.
It is an amazing perk to this otherwise oppressively hot season. I really love going into town and being able to buy these little packets of deliciousness.
The nuts are harvested from massive trees in the village, shucked, and then boiled for about 5 hours to soften them to an edible and incredible treat!
In the capital, Suva, the ivi are typically sold in small plastic bags for about $2 a bag (about 7 nuts). Out here in Levuka, we take green packaging to the next level though… out here our ivi are packaged and sold wrapped in large waxy leaves with a large stem used as a handle and bark wrapped for the tie.
Just wanted to share a delicious treat that makes this season bearable and allows me to eat some delicious protein.
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Have tried get koko.? Basically, it is fined grated Ivi that has been baked with fresh coconut cream into a banana-bread like form.
Yes! So delicious :)
Bula ! In PNG we have these also.