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Bele

Bele is a Fijian leafy green similar to spinach, cooked with coconut milk, onion and tomato. Mild and slightly bitter, it is much loved as an everyday side dish.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

On the side

Instructions

  1. Wash the bele leaves and cut away the tough stems.
  2. Slice the onion and dice the tomatoes.
  3. Fry the onion and chilli in a pan with a drizzle of oil for 3 minutes.
  4. Add the tomatoes, then the bele leaves, and let them wilt for 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk, season with salt and pepper, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  6. Serve hot as a side dish.

Variations and tips

Creamy version. Roughly blend the finished dish to get a smooth, velvety green purée.

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