Tuvalu Language Week 2021 Fakalotuma

coconut cream

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces fat while still offering a coconut flavor.

tapioca pearls

🥗Healthier: sago

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Sago is a similar texture, while cornstarch can thicken without pearls.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean offers a richer flavor, while essence is more affordable.

Soak tapioca pearls in water for 30 minutes until softened.

Combine coconut cream, sugar, and salt in a bowl and mix until smooth.

Add soaked tapioca pearls to the coconut mixture and stir well.

Prepare banana leaves by softening them over a flame or in hot water.

Spoon the mixture onto banana leaves and fold to create parcels.

Place the parcels in a steamer over boiling water.

Steam for 30-40 minutes until the mixture is set and translucent.

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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