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The diet consisted mainly of taro, yams, bananas, coconuts, and fish baked in leaves; shellfish were usually served raw, as a relish. The liquid from the center of coconuts was commonly drunk, and the soft "spoon meat" of young coconuts much relished. Baked breadfruit was eaten in season.
The archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean south of Samoa is also known as the Friendly Islands, it comprises 176 islands, 36 of them are inhabited. Tonga is the only kingdom in the Pacific since Taufa'ahau (King George) in 1875 declared Tonga a constitutional monarchy, he also gave Tonga its first constitution.
Some of the unique components of Tongan plates include taro, sweet potatoes, yucca, and yams. These often accompany larger dishes like lobster,steamed pork, and octopus. Tongans utilize farming and fishing for subsistence, so don't be surprised at all the seafood you'll feast on
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