Kalo (taro) with Coconut Cream

Kalo with Coconut Cream

Angela Faʻanunu and Kalisi Mausio
Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30-60 minutes

Cuisine

Polynesian

Category

Side

Enjoy this warm, comforting kalo and coconut cream– a classic Polynesian dish!

Kalo with Coconut Cream

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with water just enough to cover taro.

  2. Boil the taro and onion (optional) for about 20-30 minutes, until tender.

  3. Pour out about two thirds of the water and increase heat to high, pour in coconut milk.

  4. Bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes, until the coconut milk thickens and the water has evaporated.

  5. Serve as a side dish.

  6. *Optional pressure cooker method: Combine kalo with onion (optional), 1 cup coconut milk and pinch of salt and cook in the pressure cooker – 10 minutes for raw kalo or 12-14 minutes for frozen HUC Recipe-Ready kalo. Remove from pressure cooker and broil in the oven for 6 minutes. Add the remaining coconut milk and serve.


  7. *Optional broiler method:

    In a large, oven proof baking dish, combine all ingredients and broil in the oven for 15 minutes. Stir well and serve.

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