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A taro-like root vegetable slowly steamed and simmered — a treasured traditional crop on Kiribati's atolls.
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Babai is the I-Kiribati name for giant swamp taro (pulaka), a precious crop grown on atolls with almost no fresh water by digging pits and filling them with compost. Steamed and simmered for a long time, it becomes dense and sweet, and it's served at celebrations and to honored guests.
Peel the root and cut into large pieces.
Boil in a pot with plenty of water.
When tender, drain.
Add coconut milk and simmer on low to reduce.
Season with salt.