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Palusami (Taro Leaves in Coconut)

Name: Palusami (Taro Leaves in Coconut)
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Kiribati
Ingredients: 200g Spinach; 200ml Coconut milk; 1 Onion; 100g Corned beef; A pinch Salt

Main Dish

⏱ 50 min

👥 Serves 2

Difficulty ⭐⭐

Taro leaves wrapped with coconut cream and steamed — a traditional Pacific dish also cherished in Kiribati.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Palusami is common across the Pacific islands, and in Kiribati, the traditional method of steaming in a ground oven is still practiced today. It's treasured as a classic dish for celebrations.

🌆 Where it's eaten: Served at church gatherings and celebrations — a somewhat special dish for the occasion.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

Spinach 200g
Coconut milk 200ml
Onion 1
Corned beef 100g
Salt A pinch

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Wash the spinach and use the leaves whole, keeping them large.
Mince the onion and mix with the corned beef and coconut milk.
Layer 2-3 spinach leaves, top with the filling, and wrap.
Wrap further in aluminum foil and steam for 30-40 minutes.
Once the leaves are tender, it's done.

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