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Pagikeke Mafolafola

Cultural Context

Pagikeke Mafolafola is a traditional Samoan dessert, often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings. This steamed coconut pudding reflects the island's rich agricultural heritage, utilizing locally sourced ingredients like coconut and bananas. Today, it is cherished not only in Samoa but also among Samoan communities worldwide, symbolizing cultural pride and culinary tradition.

SamoanWSdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
4 cups flour
1 cup sugar
3.5 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
baking powder

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for a lighter version.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener while brown sugar offers a similar flavor at a lower cost.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence provides a similar flavor at a lower price.

1

Mix 4 cups of flour and 1 cup of sugar in a bowl.

2

Add 1 egg to the dry ingredients.

3

Preheat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a frying pan.

4

Pour in 3.5 cups of room temperature water and mix by hand until combined.

5

Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed for a thinner batter.

6

Heat the oil on medium heat.

7

Pour the batter into the frying pan to form pancakes.

8

Cook until the edges are brown, then flip to cook the other side.

Cooking Techniques

mixingsteaming

Equipment Needed

frying panmixing bowlmeasuring cupspaper towels

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggcoconut

Also Known As

Samoan Coconut PuddingSamoan Steamed Cake

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