Steps
- 1.
Kokoda na Masi (Fijian coastal villages): Provides acidic base for raw fish ceviche
- 2.
Masi-infused lovo (Rotuman communities): Underground baking intensifies umami through Maillard reactions
- 3.
Walu vakalolo (Lau archipelago): Fermented fish paste thickens taro leaf stew
The Science
Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation