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Fijian vakalolo

A Fijian dessert of grated cassava, steamed and served with a coconut and caramelized sugar sauce.

Sweet vakalolo is commonly made with cassava and may be steamed or boiled in parcels. In this version, the cassava is wrapped in foil and steamed, then served with a reduced sauce of coconut milk and sugar.

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Total time75 min
DifficultyIntermediate
servings4
Fijian vakalolo
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Method

  1. 01

    Prepare the cassava

    Peel and grate the cassava. Divide the grated cassava among foil parcels and seal them well.

    15 min
  2. 02

    Steam the cassava

    Place the parcels in a steamer and steam them for 45 minutes. Carefully open one and check the texture; if the cassava is not yet tender, continue cooking until it is.

    45 min
  3. 03

    Make the coconut sauce

    While the cassava cooks, put the sugar in a pan and heat it until it melts. Gradually add the coconut milk, stirring. Let the sauce simmer gently and reduce.

  4. 04

    Finish and serve

    Remove the cooked cassava from the parcels and work it gently in a bowl. Divide it into small pieces and mix with the hot coconut sauce. Serve when the pieces are coated with sauce.

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