Palusami a Polynesian classic done four ways at our place #polytube #polytuber #lockdownseries

corned beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: canned meat

Canned meat is more affordable and still provides protein.

coconut cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk is lighter and less calorie-dense.

Prepare taro leaves by removing the stock to avoid an itchy throat.

Wash the leaves after removing the stock.

Shell the mussels by pulling them open and cutting through the membrane.

Cut lamb flap into small pieces for tenderness.

Chop onions and mix with three cans of coconut cream and salt to taste.

Create a vessel out of the taro leaves for wrapping the filling.

Fill the leaves with pork and optionally add other ingredients like fish or chilies.

Wrap the leaves and place them in foil for cooking.

Cook in the oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours over a tray of water to steam and keep moist.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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