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Duruka
Fiji
Duruka season in Fiji creates genuine excitement. Restaurants add it to menus and families seek it out at markets.
Fijian sugarcane flower curry — duruka (the flower of the sugarcane) cooked in coconut cream. Available only briefly each year, it is Fiji's most prized seasonal vegetable.
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
410 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
400gduruka sugarcane flower, or bamboo shoots
400mlcoconut cream
1onion, diced
1 tspturmeric
saltto season
Method
1
Fry onion until soft. Add turmeric. Add duruka or bamboo shoot pieces.
2
Add coconut cream. Simmer 15-18 minutes until tender.
3
Season.
Chef's Tip
Fresh duruka is seasonal and highly prized. When unavailable, young bamboo shoots make a reasonable substitute.
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