Samoan Pork and Taro Leaf Bundle

Name: Samoan Pork and Taro Leaf Bundle
Prep time: PT30 minutes
Cook time: PT3 hours
Total time: PT3 hours 30 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Samoa
Ingredients: 1 kg Pork belly (cut into 2-inch cubes); 2 bunches Taro leaves (Lu'au leaves) (cleaned and tough stems removed); 800 ml Coconut cream (full fat); 1 large Onion (finely chopped); 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 tsp Salt (or to taste); 0.5 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground); as needed Banana leaves or parchment paper (for wrapping)

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Tender pieces of pork belly are wrapped in nutrient-rich taro leaves and slow-cooked in coconut cream, creating a rich and flavorful Samoan delicacy.

準備時間30 minutes

調理時間3 hours

合計時間3 hours 30 minutes

分量6

難易度Medium

オリジナル· Feb 8

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Samoan Pork and Taro Leaf Bundle - Samoa traditional dish

🧂 材料

1 kg Pork belly(cut into 2-inch cubes)
2 bunches Taro leaves (Lu'au leaves)(cleaned and tough stems removed)
800 ml Coconut cream(full fat)
1 large Onion(finely chopped)
4 cloves Garlic(minced)
1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
as needed Banana leaves or parchment paper(for wrapping)

👨‍🍳 作り方

1
Season the pork belly cubes with salt and pepper.
2
In a large bowl, combine the taro leaves, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Mix well.
3
Lay out banana leaves or parchment paper. Place a portion of the taro leaf mixture onto each leaf, creating a bed.
4
Place a few seasoned pork belly cubes on top of the taro leaf mixture.
5
Carefully wrap the taro leaves and pork into neat bundles, securing with kitchen twine if necessary.
6
Arrange the bundles in a large pot or Dutch oven. Pour the coconut cream over the bundles.
7
Cover the pot tightly and cook over low heat or in a preheated oven at 160°C (325°F) for approximately 3 hours, or until the pork is very tender and the taro leaves are cooked through.
8
Carefully unwrap the bundles and serve hot, spooning the rich coconut sauce over the pork and taro leaves.

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💡 プロのコツ

✓Ensure taro leaves are thoroughly cooked to remove any oxalic acid, which can cause itching.
✓If taro leaves are unavailable, spinach can be used as a substitute, though the flavor will differ.
✓For a deeper flavor, marinate the pork in salt and pepper for at least 30 minutes before assembling the bundles.

✨ アレンジアイデア

このレシピを独自にアレンジするためのヒント

Add a pinch of chili flakes to the taro leaf mixture for a hint of spice.
Incorporate small pieces of smoked fish into the bundles for an extra layer of flavor.