Cassava Pudding
Cassava pudding is a traditional dish of the Solomon Islands that uses local ingredients- cassava, sweet potato and coconut milk.
Equipment
- banana leaves
- steamer
Ingredients
- 1 pound grated cassava
- ½ pound grated sweet potato
- 10 ounces light coconut milk
Instructions
- Drain the grated cassava in a sieve over a bowl lined with a cheesecloth and lit sit about 30 minutes to allow all the liquid to drain. At the bottom of the bowl you'll find some thick white starch. Add it back to the cassava as it will help thicken the pudding.
- Add the potato to the cassava, and add the coconut milk slowly until the mixture reaches the consistency of mashed potatoes. Don't add too much.
- Line a baking sheet or steamer basket with banana leaves and fill will the mixture. Fold the leaves over and press down, making a nice package.
- Steam for 4 hours or back at 350F for 3 1/2 hours. Let cool completely before slicing.