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Vakalolo
Fiji
Served at Fijian ceremonies and celebrations. The banana leaf wrapping gives vakalolo its distinctive aroma.
Fijian coconut and taro pudding — grated taro cooked with coconut cream and sugar, wrapped in banana leaves and baked. A traditional Fijian celebration sweet.
Prep
30 mins
Cook
60 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
410 kcal
Serves
8
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
500gtaro, peeled and grated
400mlcoconut cream
150gbrown sugar
1 tspvanilla
banana leavesfor wrapping
Method
1
Mix grated taro with coconut cream, sugar and vanilla.
2
Spoon onto softened banana leaves. Wrap into parcels. Tie with strips of leaf.
3
Bake at 180°C for 60 minutes or steam for 45 minutes.
Chef's Tip
Softening banana leaves over a flame before wrapping prevents cracking.
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