
Vegetarian
Bwiro
A traditional Marshallese dish of Chinese cabbage cooked in coconut milk, sometimes flavoured with pandanus. It is tender and mild, and goes well with fish or rice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Cut the Chinese cabbage into fine strips and slice the onion.
- Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan and sauté the onion for 4 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the cabbage and stir until it wilts, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk, add the knotted pandanus leaves and the salt.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, until the cabbage is very tender.
- Remove the pandanus leaves, add pepper and serve hot.
Variations and tips
Fragrant version. Add a pinch of grated ginger with the onion for a sharper flavour.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands