Fa’Alifu Talo (Polynesian Taro)

Source: wailana
Cooking time: 30 minutes

Description

A Samoan classic that shows off the pretty violet color of taro. Delicious!

Fa'Alifu Talo - Wai Lana Recipe

Ingredients

4 c
Chinese taro, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
1⁄2 tspn
Vegetable oil
1  
Medium sized onion, sliced into half moons
12 oz
coconut milk
1⁄2 tspn
salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Steam the taro in a steamer that sits close to the boiling water for 45 minutes, or until soft.
  2. Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the onions on medium heat until soft. Add a little water if needed to prevent sticking.
  3. Add the steamed taro and coconut milk and cook on medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes until the milk thickens slightly. Season with salt to taste.

 

Notes

Curry variation: In a small skillet sauté 3/4 tsp. curry powder and 1/8 tsp. chili flakes in 1 tsp. vegetable oil until fragrant. Add to the coconut milk and taro just after they are combined. Salt to taste.

 

Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories: 278, Fat 14g (126 cal), Carbohydrate 35.8g (143 cal), Protein 2.1g (9 cal)
Added information: Saturated Fat 12g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 219mg, Dietary Fiber 6.2g