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Unseen FIJIAN FOOD in Remote Fiji Islands! Hot Rock Oven Cooking for 100 People!

Unseen FIJIAN FOOD in Remote Fiji Islands! Hot Rock Oven Cooking for 100 People!

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We re in extremely remote Fiji, in the Lau group of islands, also some of the most beautiful and unvisited islands in Fiji. We had the special opportunity to go into a number of island Fijian villages to learn about the culture and especially cook and eat the local food. Thank you to my friend Andhy Blake for arranging my trip to Fiji: and to Captain Cook Cruises for taking us on this once in a lifetime Fiji cruise to the remote Lau Islands - only accessible by boat. 1. Vanua Balavu Island, Lau Islands, Fiji We arrived to our first island called Vanua Balavu. I love how Fiji is very traditional and when you arrive to a village they still have a protocol to respect the traditional land owners and ask the permission of the village Chief. To do so we brought kava with us to present to the Chief and once accepted we were able to be on the island and start filming. They prepared a dish called Vakasakera, moringa leaves with coconut milk, barracuda fish, and some local shellfish similar to abalone. After an amazing meal, we toured and swam around the Bay of Islands - spectacular! 2. Fulaga Island, Lau Islands, Fiji We continued our cruise in Fiji to the Fulaga islands, sometimes regarded as the most beautiful islands in all of Fiji - maybe in the South Pacific. The island is famous for their local sea cockles, which looked quite a lot like huge blood cockles. They harvested them right out of the ocean then opened them up and marinated them with onions and lime juice and coconut milk. Freshest and most delicious cockles ever. 3. Kabara Island, Lau Islands, Fiji Finally to continue this remote Fijian food tour we visited Kabara island where they prepared, along with Captain Cook Cruises, a Fijian lovo for 100 people! A lovo is the Fijian version of an underground hot rock oven which is common throughout Melanesia and Polynesia and in other cultures around the world. It was a fantastic process and the food was smoky and tender.
Date: 2023-07-18

Comments and reviews: 19


As soon as I heard him say that he was giving it as a gift I knew that there was going to be idolatry. They are pagan's. If you are not born again by the Holy Spirit you can pick up a spirit. That means oppression could come upon you and your family. This will be the end for everyone not born again.
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My God. this place is just so perfect and pristine, looks exactly how I imagine paradise to look like. I kind of hope that no tourists go there because I fear they will just pollute and corrupt it. but stunning place, the food looks healthy and naturally good tasting. Lucky Mark
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I love the way Mark goes off the beaten track. Also my eyes lit up in this episode as I have explored some of Fiji and Vanuabalavu is one of the islands I went to back in 2003 and so so happy to see this beautiful place again and reminded me of what a verdant paradise it is.
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At this rate, human civilization shall have to colonize Mars and other planets immediately for Mark Wiens to continue traveling for food through his lifetime. All non-human edible life-forms have nightmares whenever this modern apex predator approaches a certain ecology.
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For those of us who live away from our island home, your videos has been a blessing. Nostalgic seeing how my people enjoy the very little they have yet the abundance in enjoying each others company and what the vanua provides. Thanks Mark for this video.
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Never thought Fiji would be as beautiful as this. I kept hearing the Country but upon seeing your vlog I am amazed. With full of cultures and rich of natural resources. This country is will be one of my Bucket List. Great Vlog Mark Wiens!
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Mark is so talented that the video brings so much value for anyone to enjoy. He captured the best part of Fiji and the cooking processes for local dishes. It s insane not to give it a thumbs up. I had so much joy watching the film.
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39: 05 That is why you don't want to contaminate your beaches and seawater with sewerage in Fiji. the water is used for seasoning. Wonderful presentation why we have to keep our environment clean. Love the show Mark.
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Hi Mark, I've got a question since you have traveled a lot I wanted to ask you which countries would you recommend moving to, affordable, safe and with good healthcare. I live in Europe and really want to leave here
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Another video where your eating like a cow chewing the grass. Smacking your lips, eating with your mouth open and talking with your mouth full. I bet all the people you eat with think what am I sitting next to.
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Some of the nature shots in this episode are stunning. and there's a community feel to this place that's really endearing. Such a great place to feature, Mark! Glad you got to join in on that kava ceremony
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Glad to see some family members in your video Mark and again drooling my saliva the types of Laun delicacies you tasting and yes will visit my my island of Vanuabalavu this coming X-Mas Dec 23
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Man i really need to make me some Fijian friends so i can get invited over for lavo. The islands are a beauty. And their cusine is.
Going to Fiji just made it to the top of my bucket list!

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In Java, the leaves at the beginning of the video are called Moringa leaves (daun katu. They are usually cooked in a soup with garlic and kencur (aromatic ginger, good for breastfeeding women
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Hey Mark. Much like Tony Bourdains legendary stunt Octopus scene in Sicily those looked suspiciously like stunt clams conviniently piled on the ocean floor. Anything you want to confess?
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Good to see Lau Islands get on the spotlight. Its always been the Yasawa Islands and the Nadi outskirts. Some beaches in the Lau archipelago are so turquoise and are second to none.
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I truly appreciate how they ve preserved their cultural traditions throughout time. Much respect to Mark for his respectability as well. Simplicity is key to a long life!
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are you sure no one in fiji has said anything about your eye? someone must have said something about your Adam's apple and dragging your chin in the dish. oh wow, oh man
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The Fiji Islands was a wonderful and blessed experience. Thank you doing the trip, and I hope it was as fun and enjoyable as it looked. It is an amazing paradise.
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