Polynesian Palusami Recipe
Palusami is a staple in the Polynesian islands, especially in Samoa and Fiji. It is incredibly popular at feasts and parties and is known for being simple to prepare.
Ingredients
- 20 oz coconut cream
- 14 taro or banana leaves
- 12 oz corned beef
- 1 white onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic and place them into a large mixing bowl.
- Add corned beef, salt and pepper to taste and mix thoroughly.
- Take a big sheet of aluminium foil, place two leaves on top of the other on the foil and scoop a large dollop of the mixture in the centre.
- Add 3 tablespoons of coconut cream on top of the mixture and around the centre of the leaf.
- Now fold up the first leaf, add another 2 tablespoons of coconut milk and wrap the second leaf. Wrap it all up in the aluminium foil and repeat until you have none of your mixture left.
- Cook in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
- Unwrap the package from the foil, open the leaves and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 1416kcalCarbohydrates: 246gProtein: 20gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 1094mgFiber: 25gSugar: 80g
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