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Buatoro (Steamed Taro & Coconut Dessert)

Name: Buatoro (Steamed Taro & Coconut Dessert)
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Kiribati
Ingredients: 300g Taro root; 150ml Coconut milk; 3 tbsp Brown sugar; A pinch Salt

Dessert

⏱ 50 min

👥 Serves 2

Difficulty ⭐⭐

Grated taro steamed with coconut milk into a chewy, mildly sweet cake — a festive Kiribati treat.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Grated wetland-grown taro is mixed with coconut milk and palm sugar and steamed, traditionally wrapped in leaves. The chewy, mochi-like texture makes it a cherished sweet for celebrations.

🌆 Where it's eaten: Served at festivals and special community gatherings as a traditional island sweet.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

Taro root 300g
Coconut milk 150ml
Brown sugar 3 tbsp
Salt A pinch

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Grate the taro root.
Mix thoroughly with coconut milk, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl.
Pour into a heatproof dish and smooth the top.
Steam for about 30 minutes, until cooked through to the center.
Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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