Takihi

[Big D]

I made this for dinner tonight. Takihi is a Niuean dish made from layers of sliced taro and paw-paw, topped with coconut cream then covered and baked.

I don't think I cooked it quite long enough, but it was still a rich, filling vegan main that was almost sweet enough to double as dessert.

Here's the original recipe that gave me the idea, in entertaining video format:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyAh2Xx9H2k

Here is again in a PDF, with advice for baking in an electric oven instead of the traditional umu:
http://www.thecoconet.tv/assets/Takihi%20Recipe.pdf

Anyone ever tried this, or something like it? How about other Pacific dishes?

[Calliope]

No, but thanks for reminding me that I'll probably never eat hangi again

I did make a chilled papaya soup today that upon tasting is basically "mango lassi + chillies". I'll see how the flavours develop overnight.