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Mōkā tuna (tuna and taro stew)

A comforting stew where tuna blends with melting taro in a coconut milk broth flavoured with onion. A complete and filling meal, typical of family dinners.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

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Instructions

  1. Peel the taro and cut it into large cubes.
  2. Finely slice the onion and fry it for 5 minutes in a little oil.
  3. Add the taro and water, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Cut the tuna into pieces and add it to the pot.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk, season with salt, pepper and chilli.
  6. Simmer gently for 15 minutes, until the taro is very tender and the tuna is cooked through.

Variations and tips

Thicker. Mash a few taro cubes at the end of cooking to thicken the stew.

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