Lu Pulu

Tonga · Oceania

Short description: This leaf-wrapped dish turns salty meat and rich coconut cream into a soft, savory parcel.
Ingredients: Taro leaves, corned beef, coconut cream, onion, tomato, and sometimes root starch on the side.
Cultural note: The wrap is part of the cooking method: leaves hold the filling while the coconut cream soaks into the parcel.
Common misconception: The leaves are not just decoration; they are cooked and eaten with the filling when prepared properly.

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creator:: Mele and Ikani Naulu of Foursquare Farms
source:: Chef Hui
license:: unknown
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