Samoan Palusami

Ingredients

• 20 young taro leaves
• 2 cups coconut cream
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small piece fresh ginger, grated (optional)
• Salt, to taste
• Foil or banana leaves, for wrapping

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2Rinse the taro leaves and layer several together to form a sturdy base for the parcel.
3. 3Mix the coconut cream, onion, ginger, and salt in a bowl.
4. 4Spoon the coconut cream mixture into the center of the layered leaves.
5. 5Fold the leaves over tightly to enclose the filling, then wrap in foil or banana leaves.
6. 6Place seam-side down in a baking dish and bake for 50-60 minutes until the leaves are tender.
7. 7Unwrap and serve hot as a side dish.

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