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Samoan Palusami Recipe

A traditional Samoan dish made with taro leaves and coconut cream.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Samoan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 20 pieces Taro Leaves fresh
  • 2 cups Coconut Cream
  • 1 cup Onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Wash the taro leaves thoroughly and remove the tough stems.
  3. In a bowl, mix the coconut cream, chopped onion, and salt.
  4. Layer 4-5 taro leaves together and place a generous amount of the coconut cream mixture in the center.
  5. Fold the leaves to enclose the filling and wrap tightly in aluminum foil.
  6. Place the wrapped bundles in a baking dish and bake for 1 hour.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Palusami, Samoan, Taro Leaves
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