Sisikolo

Ko'aa soup, Koa soup, Sisikolo
Koa, the mangrove fruit in the local language of Langa Langa Lagoon. Photo taken in India.
TypeStew
Place of origin Solomon Islands
Region or stateAkwalaafu
Main ingredientsMangrove beans, Onions, Coconuts, fish

Sisikolo, also known as Koa / Koa'a soup, is a unique and traditional stew from the Solomon Islands. Not much is known about this unique dish to the lack of research and the isolation of the country. The main ingredient of the dish is Koa, the fruit of Bruguiera gymnorhiza, coconuts, fish, and onions, along with other ingredients sometimes added. [1] Within the gastronomy of the people of Langa Langa Lagoon, there is a type of dish that Sisikolo is a part of, called Koa dishes; e.g. Milk Koa, Koa Soup. [2] Yellowfin tuna is most commonly used, but any meat/protein can be used. It is commonly served with traditional savory cassava pudding.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Mangrove bean dish from the Solomon Islands". dw.com. 18 May 2020.
  2. ↑ "Replanting Koa, the Traditional Langalanga Food on Bota'ala Island". islesmedia.net. September 15, 2023.
This page is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Additional terms may apply for the media files.