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Palusami

Cultural Context

Palusami is a traditional dish from Samoa, often enjoyed during special occasions and gatherings. It showcases the use of local ingredients like taro leaves and coconut cream, reflecting the island's culinary heritage. Today, it is celebrated not only in Samoa but also in various Pacific Islander communities worldwide, often adapted with different proteins.

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4 servings
Servings4
2 cups spinach
1 lb pork chop
1 medium onion
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon chicken powder
1 cup coconut cream
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups green bananas

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Boil green bananas with the skin on, chopping both ends off for easier peeling after cooking.

2

Add a bit of oil to the boiling water to prevent the bananas from sticking to the pot.

3

Use kettle water to boil the bananas quickly.

4

Chop the pork chop into pieces, cleaning the meat as you go.

5

Cook the pork chop in a pan with no water, allowing the water from washing the meat to help cook it.

6

Chop the onion and prepare to add it to the cooking pork.

7

Soak the spinach in water to remove bugs and debris.

8

Add half a cup of water to the pan with the pork and onions to help cook them down.

9

Add one can of coconut cream to a bowl, along with a bit of water to rinse it out.

10

Mix in two teaspoons of chicken powder, half a teaspoon of pepper, a teaspoon of minced garlic, and a full teaspoon of plain flour to the coconut cream mixture.

11

Stir the coconut cream mixture well and set it aside for later use.

12

After about 15 minutes of cooking, check the pork for doneness by pinching it to see if it's soft.

13

Drain the remaining water from the pork and onions, then fry them together briefly.

14

Add the soaked spinach to the pan with the pork and onions.

15

Pour the coconut cream mixture over the spinach and pork, adding a bit more water if needed.

16

Let the mixture simmer until everything is cooked through and well combined.

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkfish

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