Desserts
Bul ngerimiu (sweet grated taro)
A Palauan dessert made from grated taro cooked slowly in coconut milk and sugar until it becomes a smooth, fragrant paste. Served lukewarm, it is often made for celebrations and family meals.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Peel the taro, wash it, then grate it finely using a coarse grater or a food processor.
- Rinse the grated flesh in cold water to remove excess starch, then drain it well.
- In a saucepan, mix the coconut milk, sugar and a pinch of salt, and heat over medium heat until it simmers.
- Add the grated taro and stir constantly with a spatula so it doesn't stick to the bottom.
- Cook for 30 to 40 minutes over low heat, until the mixture thickens into a smooth, glossy paste.
- Flavour with the vanilla if using, then spoon into bowls, sprinkle with grated coconut and serve lukewarm.
Variations and tips
Creamier version. Stir in 2 tablespoons of coconut cream at the end of cooking for a richer result.
Using what's easy to find. If taro is hard to find, use orange-fleshed sweet potato, halving the sugar.
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Original Ecomely recipe.