LUAU PALUSAMI (American Samoa)

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 19

Try the delicious Luau Palusami recipe from American Samoa today

by The Chefin Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

514

Sugar

Fat

50g

Luau Palusami is a popular dish in American Samoa, Fiji, and other Pacific Island countries. It is made using taro leaves and coconut milk. The dish is a staple in the Polynesian cuisine and is often served at family gatherings and events. Taro is a root vegetable that is commonly used across the Pacific Islands for cooking. Coconut milk is derived from coconut meat and is a common ingredient in curries, soups, and stews. The combination of taro leaves and coconut milk gives Luau Palusami a creamy and delicious flavour that is unique to the Pacific Islands.

Instructions

1.	Extract coconut milk from the coconuts and set aside.
2.	Cut the taro leaves and clean them properly. Peel and cut the onion, then set aside.
3.	Heat the oven to 180°C.
4.	Spread out large taro leaves in a baking dish. Sprinkle salt over the leaves.
5.	Add the onion and coconut milk to the dish.
6.	Lay another layer of taro leaves over the onion. Sprinkle salt over the leaves.
7.	Add the remaining coconut milk over the leaves.
8.	Cover the dish with a foil paper.
9.	Bake for two to three hours.

PROS

Luau Palusami has an exotic flavour and aroma that is irresistible.

It is an affordable and easy-to-prepare meal that can be enjoyed by everyone.

CONS

Luau Palusami is high in calories due to the coconut milk.

It may not be suitable for individuals who are lactose intolerant.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Taro leaves used in the dish are an excellent source of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and helps regulate glucose levels in the body. They are also rich in vitamins A and C, which support immune function and promote healthy skin and hair. Coconut milk, on the other hand, is high in healthy saturated fats, which help reduce bad cholesterol levels in the body.

	5 coconuts
	onion
	taro root , leaves ( LOTS , usually the inside leaves are preferred )
	salt
	1 cup water