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Ītōkwā (ītōkwā)

A stew of taro leaves slowly cooked in coconut milk with onion. It is rich, velvety and typical of the island's vegetarian cooking.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Wash the taro leaves thoroughly and remove the toughest stems.
  2. Boil the leaves for 20 minutes in water, then drain and roughly chop them.
  3. In a large saucepan, sauté the sliced onions in the coconut oil for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the chopped garlic, then the taro leaves.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk, season, and let simmer covered for 30 to 40 minutes over low heat.
  6. Stir regularly until the mixture is tender and well combined.
  7. Serve hot with rice.

Variations and tips

With spinach. If taro is hard to find, use 500 g of fresh spinach, cooking it for only 10 minutes.

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