Tahitian 'Firi Firi'
Firi Firi are traditional Tahitian doughnuts made from a simple dough of mashed taro root, flour, sugar, and coconut milk, then deep-fried until golden. They are a beloved sweet snack or breakfast item throughout French Polynesia, often enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a deep-fried, carb-rich treat, Firi Firi is high in carbohydrates and fats, providing a quick energy boost. A typical serving offers a good source of potassium from the taro and provides around 250-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Selenium | 3 mcg |
Per 2 medium doughnuts (about 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of taro root instead of just wheat flour gives these doughnuts a subtly earthy, moist interior and a distinctive purple-tinged hue. They are a perfect example of how Pacific Island cuisine creatively incorporates staple root vegetables into everyday indulgences.
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