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Ufi (ufi)

Tongan yam cooked in an umu or in the oven, then served with salted coconut milk. Its floury, slightly sweet flesh pairs perfectly with the creamy sauce, and it accompanies big meals.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Instructions

  1. Peel the yam and cut it into pieces about 5 cm long.
  2. Arrange the pieces on an oiled baking tray and sprinkle with salt.
  3. Bake in an oven preheated to 200 °C for 50 to 60 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and tender.
  4. Gently heat the coconut milk in a small pan with a pinch of salt.
  5. Arrange the yam on a serving dish and pour the warm coconut milk over it.
  6. Serve straight away, while hot.

Variations and tips

Umu cooking. Wrap the pieces in banana leaves and place them on hot stones for 1 h 30 for a smoky flavour.

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