How to cook bariva. (Sago mixed with ripe banana & coconut cream)

Peel and chop the taro into small pieces.

Place the taro in a pot and cover with water.

Boil the taro until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the taro and return it to the pot.

Add coconut milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract to the taro.

Mash the mixture until smooth and well combined.

Prepare banana leaves by softening them over heat or boiling water.

Cut the banana leaves into squares for wrapping.

Place a spoonful of the taro mixture onto each banana leaf square.

Fold the banana leaves to create packets, securing them with pandan leaves.

Steam the packets in a steamer for about 30 minutes.

Remove the packets from the steamer and let cool slightly before serving.

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