Vakalolo - Fijian Pudding

Submitted by Coasty

"My Fijian girlfriend makes this for big family gatherings. This recipe has been reduced by about 1/4 to make a smaller quantity. The recipe calls for casava root but I couldn't get the system to accept casava as an ingredient."

 

• Ready In: 45hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 4 cups taro root, peeled, grated
• 1 cup coconut, grated
• 1 tablespoon gingerroot, grated
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon clove, ground
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
• banana leaf
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Grate the casava very finely. Mix all 5 ingredients together.
2. Divide into 4 equal parts. Wrap in leaves or foil and steam for 40 minutes.
3. While the vakalolo is steaming, gently heat the coconut milk and salt together and bring to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat. Do not put a lid on the pan or the coconut milk will curdle.
4. Unwrap the vakalolo, place in a bowl and pour some of the coconut milk over the top.