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Ikore (Wrapped Steamed Taro & Fish)

Name: Ikore (Wrapped Steamed Taro & Fish)
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Tuvalu
Ingredients: 300g Taro root; 200g White fish; 150ml Coconut milk; 1/2 Onion; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 tsp Salt

Main Dish

⏱ 50 min

👥 Serves 2

Difficulty ⭐⭐

Grated taro and fish mixed with coconut milk, wrapped and steamed — a traditional Tuvaluan home dish.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Grated taro and diced fish are combined with coconut milk, wrapped in leaves, and steamed to make ikore — a dish born from resourcefully using the island's limited ingredients. While banana leaves were traditionally used for wrapping, aluminum foil is common today.

🌆 Where it's eaten: A home-cooked dish that lets you enjoy taro and fish together in one bite, made frequently in Tuvaluan households.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

Taro root 300g
White fish 200g
Coconut milk 150ml
Onion 1/2
Lemon juice 1 tbsp
Salt 1 tsp

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Grate the taro and cut the fish into 1cm cubes.
In a bowl, combine the grated taro, fish, coconut milk, minced onion, lemon juice, and salt; mix well.
Portion onto aluminum foil and wrap.
Steam for 30-40 minutes until cooked through to the center.
Unwrap and plate while still warm.

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