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Lu Pua is a staple dish in Wallis and Futuna, consisting of delicate taro leaves stuffed with a rich, creamy coconut filling.
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Lu Pua is prepared using fresh taro leaves native to Wallis and Futuna. Stuffed with onions and thick coconut cream, it is carefully steamed inside banana wrappers, showing a unique culinary blend within this territory of France.
Ingredients
- 20 fresh young taro leaves
- 500 ml thick coconut cream
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 300 g chopped chicken or fish meat (optional)
- Banana leaves or aluminum foil for wrapping
Preparation
- Wash the taro leaves thoroughly and remove any tough stems.
- In a bowl, mix the thick coconut cream, chopped onions, and optional meat together.
- Layer several taro leaves, place a portion of the mixture in the center, and fold the leaves like a parcel.
- Wrap the outer side with a banana leaf and steam the parcels for about 1 hour until tender.
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