Oceanian Beef Dishes

Carpetbag steak is a meat specialty that couples the decadent flavors of boneless beef steak and fresh raw oysters. Rather than going on top of the meat, as is usually the case with other similar combinations, the oysters are meant to be tucked sn... READ MORE

Lu pulu is a traditional dish utilizing taro leaves, coconut milk, onions, tomatoes, and canned corned beef, which is usually imported from New Zealand. The ingredients are wrapped in taro leaves, and the whole concoction is then wrapped in alumin... READ MORE

Uniquely flavored with annatto extract and tangy from added vinegar, bistek is a popular Chamorro dish consisting of thinly sliced beef, onions, garlic, black pepper, vinegar, and annatto-flavored water. This flavorful beef stew is sometimes enric... READ MORE

Pua toro is a dish that is essentially canned corned beef. A tin of pua toro can almost always be found at numerous picnics in Tahiti. This dish is prepared by sautéeing corned beef in a skillet together with chopped red onions, cabbage, to... READ MORE

Kapisi pulu is a popular Tongan food that is commonly consumed on special occasions and festivities. The dish consists of canned corned beef, tomatoes, onions, and coconut cream. All of the ingredients are combined, then placed in banana leaves an... READ MORE