Response to Text:
Food in Tonga
Highlight the correct answer or write down the appropriate response.
1. Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in Lu?
a) Sipi (lamb) or Pulu (beef) b) Onions
c) Coconut shell d) Taro leaves
2. Which of the following dishes uses fresh fish?
a) Puaka Tunu b) ‘Otai
c) Lu Sipi d) ‘Ota Ika
3. Explain why someone has to stay by the Puaka Tunu and constantly rotate it over heat.
→ So that they would know that it cooked properly and to also know that it wouldn’t be burnt.
4. True or False: “The fruit is grated into small pieces so that it is easier to drink.”
a) True b) False
5. Faikakai Topai is a Tongan dessert. What is it?
a) Brown sugar Donuts b) Coconut Dumplings
c) Deep-fried Donuts d) Sugar Soup
6. When making ‘Otai, explain why people in Tonga might use coconut milk instead of cow's milk.
→ Becuase it coconut is different and tastes better. I think coconut milk has more sugar.
7. Write what Tongan dishes you would like to try and why.
→ lu pulu! I have tried this! It is very tasty. It can be used for taro.
