
Everyday meals
Ngasech tuul (taro shoots with shrimp)
Tender taro shoots cooked with shrimp and garlic in a light sauce. The taro becomes melting soft and the shrimp bring a sweet sea flavour. A traditional dish served with rice, meant to be shared with family.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Rinse the taro shoots and remove the most fibrous parts.
- Cut them into pieces and boil them for 10 minutes in salted water to soften them, then drain.
- Finely slice the onion and crush the garlic.
- Heat the oil in a pan and cook the onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn pink.
- Stir in the cooked taro shoots and mix well.
- Pour in the water and let it simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Adjust the seasoning and serve hot with rice.
Variations and tips
Vegetarian version. Replace the shrimp with thinly sliced mushrooms and add a little soy sauce.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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