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Tongan Puteni with Custard

Cultural Context

Puteni, a traditional Tongan dish, combines local ingredients like tapioca and coconut milk to create a comforting pudding often enjoyed during special occasions. This dish reflects the Tongan emphasis on community and celebration, typically served with a rich custard. In modern times, Puteni has gained popularity beyond Tonga, inspiring variations in other Pacific cultures and even in fusion cuisines.

TonganTOdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
3 cups sugar
4 cups butter
1 can coconut milk
3 large eggs
6 bananas
5 cups flour
5 tsp baking powder
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp cinnamon

tapioca flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour offers a nutty flavor and is gluten-free.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

sultanas

🥗Healthier: raisins

💰Cheaper: dried cranberries

Raisins are more widely available and offer similar sweetness.

custard powder

🥗Healthier: homemade custard

💰Cheaper: vanilla pudding mix

Homemade custard uses basic ingredients and is often fresher.

1

Start by boiling water in a large pot.

2

While the water is getting to a boil, start mixing the wet ingredients batter.

3

In a saucepan, melt the sugar and once it's all melted, put it aside to cool.

4

Cook your custard according to the recipe on the box and let it cool when ready.

5

Combine the melted sugar with the flour mixture once it's cool.

Cooking Techniques

mixingsteamingbakingwhiskingfolding

Equipment Needed

large potsaucepanmuslin cloth

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

eggscoconut

Also Known As

PuteniTongan Pudding

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