Huge Coconut Crab!! 🦀 (UNLIKE Any Other Crab on Earth!!) South Pacific Islands

LAU ISLANDS, FIJI - We’re in the remote Lau Islands group in Fiji, only accessible by boat, and today we’re going to Vuaqava Island, where they are known for their coconut crabs!

We docked near the uninhabited Vuaqava Island, Lau Islands, Fiji, which is known for its natural beauty, incredible seas, and also for being an island full of coconut crabs! Coconut crabs are definitely unique, and they are a huge delicacy in Fiji and for the local population on the Lau Islands. They all mentioned that they coconut crabs are so tasty and so delicious that they don’t need any extra seasoning or cooking - all you have to do is boil them for about 10 - 15 minutes and eat. The crabs eat mostly a diet of coconut, so they have a sweet coconut taste to them, and the fat in the stomach (similar to the tomalley on other crabs), is like a natural coconut crab pudding with a complexity of flavor. It was an amazing experience to be with local Fijians on a remote island eating coconut crab.

Next up on this Fijian crab tour we visited another island - Totoya Island, Lau Islands, Fiji where we had the honor to cook and eat another Fijian food delicacy of land crabs, cooked in coconut milk. The crabs were boiled then fully deshelled, then mixed with onions and chiles, and lots of coconut milk, and re-filled back into their shells. They were boiled again until the coconut milk thickened into a creamy crab sauce. You eat them with a fresh squeeze of local lime and chili, and it’s something truly magically delicious.

What a day of Fijian food and the freshest crabs from the source!

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[cwjpwtw]

I love how wholesome and genuine he is in all his vlogs! He is very respectful, appreciative and gentle with the locals.

[AllanFGonzalez]

Mark's channel is not about criticizing food but about enjoying it, that's why it's one of my favorites!

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[odieclark]

as a Samoan, I cant help but love seeing you enjoy food of my Oceanic brothers and sisters!

[omusiqueo]

Micah's the most travelled kid in the world. Facts 💯

[garysue]

This is probably one of my favourite foodie videos I've seen across all tubers. The people, the food, the beauty of the islands is wonderful. Simply, nature's wonders never looked so good.

[ransomfonang]

The people of Fiji are really kind and clean people.i wish one day I visit the great land of Fiji .

[shjakes]

FINALLY!!! A place that relishes a crab that loves to eat delicious coconut! As a Trinbagonian🇹🇹 that enjoys ALL things "coconut", including a good "basin" of Crab & Callaloo, I really enjoyed watching this video. Many years ago, I learned about coconut crabs and right away I thought of making our local specialty (Crab & Callaloo) with this formidable creature.
This concoction, made of young taro leaves with okra, pumpkin and these coconut crabs, cooked down in fresh herbs and coconut milk…would sent me to the moon!! 

Trinbagonians also enjoy “Blue Food”, which is simple root crops like taro, cassava, sweet potatoes, eddoes, green banana cooked in coconut milk or as an accompaniment to steamed fish or stewed or curried meat (wild or domesticated) WHOOOHOoooo!! 🥰

So thanks for taking us off the beaten track to showcase these exotic delicacies Mark….and even bigger Thanks to the hospitable folks on Vuaqava and Totoya islands. May your lifestyle and livelihood remain sustainable for many generations to come. Bless-UP!! 💙

[muffincutiepie]

The Earth never cease to Blow my mind, with all its unique display of the different cultures anf their foods

[neverfound]

18:52 seeing Andhy's reaction towards Mark just crushing the chili is soo hilarious lol he still can't believe Mark's ability to munch all that chilies after all the journey they had😂 what a legend! So much love for Andhy!

[maimbomalesu]

Thanks Mark for taking us to the beautiful Fiji islands.

[TheBestFoodieShow]

I fell in Love with Fiji from the first video, This episode is fantastic, the people are incredibly hospitable WOW can't wait to visit sometime . Thank you Mark for showing us this fabulous country.

[ruru.]

Fiji looked so perfect, from the sea to the people and the seafood 👌🏾what topped it for me is seeing that crusaders top 👌🏾👌🏾Fiji is definitely on the bucket list

[willomo]

This Fiji series has to be one of my favourites, such a beautiful life and so relaxed with amazing food around them

[losalinituiqere]

Your videos in these maritime islands bring closure to us who are from these islands but have settled in the urban centers due to work, education and other reasons. So happy to see my island covered in this segment (Totoya). Great videos!! Good stuff.

[mikesavoie]

Good grief what an experience mark and your son and wife is there with you truly precious moments to remember. Eating fresh food outside with the ocean breeze smelling the salt in the air. You can't get that in no 5 star restaurant lol

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[pavlceh]

I am 100% now that Fiji would be Mark and his family's no.1 choice for a tropical getaway.

[bigboss]

Thank you Fiji, for showing how beautiful your special dishes look. Thank you Mark, for giving us the pleasure of the viewing experience. God bless you all.

[frannielogue]

Watching this series has been a beautiful experience. Mark, you have reached into everyone’s lives and shown us the beauty, the friendliness, the tranquility of the Fiji 🇫🇯 islands. I look forward to every video you share but there’s something different about this series. Thank you for sharing the calmness with me. It has helped my anxiety 10 fold watching each video. Vinaka (thank you)