Taro and Chicken Coconut Cream Casserole

Posted for ZWT7- The South Pacific Islands. This yummy Samoan recipe was found on the internet.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 casserole

Ingredients

• 2  lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 lb spinach, cut in 1/4-inch slices or 1⁄2 lb  taro root, leaves cut in 1/4-inch slices
• 2  lbs  taro root, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 6  ounces tomatoes, chopped
• 2  teaspoons cornflour
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut cream
• 1⁄2  coconut cream can water
• 1  teaspoon salt
•  lemon slice

Directions

1. Arrange alternating layers of chicken, onions, spinach or taro leaves, and taro root in a casserole dish.
2. Mix coconut cream and water together with salt, and corn flour. Pour over the top of the chicken mixture.
3. Cover with tomatoes.
4. Cover casserole with foil or a lid and bake at 325* for 1 hour until until chicken and vegetables are done. Serve with lemon slices.