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Samoa Recipes
Polynesian kitchens ruled by taro, coconut, and the umu earth oven. Not sure what to eat in Samoa? Start with Palusami (Baked Coconut Taro Parcels), Oka I'a (Samoan Raw Fish in Coconut Cream), Fa'ausi and Koko Alaisa. Here are 6 authentic Samoa recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
Palusami (Baked Coconut Taro Parcels)Upolu, Samoa · easy · 80 minTaro leaves wrapped around rich coconut cream and onion, baked until silky, the crown of the umu feast.
Koko AlaisaUpolu, Samoa · easy · 35 minSamoan cocoa rice: short-grain rice simmered with rich local cocoa, coconut, and sugar into a warm, chocolatey porridge.
Fa'ausiUpolu, Samoa · easy · 60 minWarm squares of grated-taro cake folded through a dark, salty-sweet coconut caramel, a Samoan Sunday favorite.
Sapasui (Samoan Chop Suey)Upolu, Samoa · easy · 40 minSlippery glass noodles tossed with pork, soy, and ginger, the potluck and Sunday lunch Samoa borrowed and made its own.
Oka I'a (Samoan Raw Fish in Coconut Cream)Upolu, Samoa · easy · 20 minFresh fish cured briefly in lemon or lime, then folded into thick coconut cream with onion, tomato and cucumber.
Panipopo (Samoan Coconut Buns)Upolu, Samoa · medium · 60 minSoft sweet yeast buns baked sitting in a thick, sweetened coconut sauce until golden and sticky.
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