Lunch Te Roro—Grated Coconut and Fish in Banana Leaves

Dinner Cum Lunch Te Roro is a traditional Kiribati dish where grated coconut and seasoned fish are lovingly wrapped in banana leaves and steamed, a technique taught in detail during munch classes. Munch classes guide you through preparing the coconut to release its natural oils, which coat the fish in a subtle, creamy glaze. Every munch classes session emphasizes how to fold banana leaves correctly to seal in flavor and moisture during the steaming process. Through munch classes, cooks also master how to infuse the fish with saltwater simplicity and smoky leaf aroma, preserving both heritage and taste.

Munch classes introduce Dinner Cum Lunch Te Roro as a ceremonial dish often served during family gatherings and feasts in Kiribati. The dish tells stories of island unity, where every element—coconut, fish, leaf, and fire—is a symbol of communal harmony, a value deeply respected in munch classes. A beloved Kiribati proverb taught in munch classes is “Ko rab’a ni kabane n reirei” — “You are fed from the hand of your neighbor,” highlighting community reliance, just like how Te Roro represents shared nourishment in munch classes.