Kiribati Buatoro de las islas Kiribati

taro

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potato

Sweet potato provides similar texture and flavor.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

Peel and cube the taro.

Boil the taro with a little water until softened, about 40 minutes, then transfer to a bowl.

Add the sugar to the bowl and mix well using a blender.

Gradually add the coconut milk, just enough to soften the mixture and enhance the coconut flavor.

Clean the banana leaf by rinsing it with water, then briefly immerse it in hot water to soften it.

Place the banana leaf in a baking dish and pour the mixture onto it.

Wrap the mixture in the banana leaf like a package and tie it with string to secure it.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and bake the buatoro for 50 to 60 minutes.

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