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Babakau<\/strong> is a type of deep-fried bun. It is traditionally served for breakfast in Fiji. Did you know that? I didn't. To be honest, I didn't know much about Fiji before having prepared this article. Thus, before we will come to the breakfast recipe, first of all some interesting general information about Fiji. <\/p>\n\n\nJump to Recipe<\/a>\n\n\n

Interesting Facts about Fidji<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fiji is around 2,700 kilometers north of New Zealand. It consists of an archipelago with 332 islands, most of them are of volcanic origin. The capital of Fiji is called Suva<\/strong>. It is located in the southeast of the island of Viti Levu. A total of around 900,000 people live Fiji.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The population consists of Polynesians<\/strong> and Melanesians.<\/strong> In addition, many immigrants from India, a small proportion of Chinese and some Europeans live in Fiji. The official language is English<\/strong>. The local language is called \"Fiji\" or \"Fijian\". Because of the Indian immigrants, Hindi is also widespread. Most of the residents speak several languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cuisine of Fidji<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since many people from different cultures live in Fiji, the cuisine has Polynesian, Indian, Chinese and also European elements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditionally, the locals often use Cassava<\/a>- (also: manioc, tapioca or yuca) and Taro roots<\/a>for their dishes. Both types of roots contain a lot of starch and are usually served boiled or roasted. Freshly grated cassava is the basis for a very tasty dessert: Vakalolo. This is a \u201cpudding\u201d made from grated cassava, coconut milk and sugar which is steamed in a banana leaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can buy fresh cassava and taro in many Asian markets. Alternatively, you can also use frozen cassava\/taro: <\/p>\n\n\n

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Fresh fish is also very popular. Probably the most famous fish dish is Kokoda<\/strong> which is raw, fresh fish (mahi-mahi) in a delicious marinade made from coconut cream (lolo) and lemon juice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditionally many dishes are prepared in a so called: Lovo.<\/strong> Whole (!) Chickens, pork legs, fish, sweet potatoes, cassava etc. are wrapped in banana leaves and then slowly cooked for several hours on hot stones covered with earth and sacks. This kind of preparation is very healthy, as you only need little fat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, there are plenty of tropical fruits<\/strong> in Fiji, as e.g. bananas, guavas, pineapples, papayas and mangoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 famous Fijian breakfast recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The three most famous breakfast dishes in Fiji are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n