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Palusami recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Tongan coconut and taro.
Ingredients
- 500 g taro leaves
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 1 unit onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 200 g fish (tuna or mackerel)
How to make Palusami
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) for even baking results.
- Finely chop 1 onion and set it aside for mixing later.
- In a bowl, combine the chopped onion with 200 g of fish, such as tuna or mackerel.
- Layer 6 to 8 taro leaves in a baking dish, arranging them evenly.
- Place the fish mixture on top of the layered taro leaves in the dish.
- Pour 400 ml of coconut milk evenly over the dish to cover the mixture.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp of salt over the top to enhance flavor before baking.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil to keep in moisture while baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes to cook through.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving for better handling.
- Serve in individual portions for a more appealing presentation.
What is Palusami?
Palusami is a traditional dish from Tonga. It takes about 90 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 5 ingredients.
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