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Kwōjā taro (taro and pork stew)

A comforting stew in which the taro melts into a coconut milk sauce with tender pieces of pork. It is a slow-simmered family dish, served at festive meals as well as everyday ones.

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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Brown the pork cubes in the oil over high heat for 5 minutes, turning them so they colour on all sides.
  2. Add the onions and garlic, then cook for 3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Pour in the water, season with salt, pepper and thyme, then cover and simmer gently for 40 minutes.
  4. Add the taro and continue cooking for 20 minutes, until it is tender.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk, stir gently and simmer for another 10 minutes over low heat so the sauce thickens.
  6. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Chicken version. Replace the pork with boneless chicken and reduce the cooking time to 25 minutes before adding the taro.

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