A full recipe for this dish has not been written yet.
History
Drying and salting was the only way to hold a big catch on atolls without shade or fresh water, and dried fish travelled between islands as trade.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dried Reef Fish?
Dried Reef Fish is a charcuterie & cured from Kiribati: split reef fish salted and dried hard on racks in the sun, then boiled or grilled. Drying and salting was the only way to hold a big catch on atolls without shade or fresh water, and dried fish travelled between islands as trade.
