🇫🇯 Fijian Cuisine

Duruka Curry

Fiji Asparagus Curry

Prep Time 20 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Calories 248 kcal

Wild sugarcane flower buds cooked in a fragrant coconut curry sauce. A uniquely Fijian vegetable dish prized for its delicate flavor.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove the tough outer husks from the duruka to reveal the tender pale core.
  2. 2 Slice the duruka into three-centimetre pieces and set aside.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a pot, saute onion and garlic until softened.
  4. 4 Add curry powder and turmeric, stirring for one minute until fragrant.
  5. 5 Add tomatoes and cook until they break down into a sauce.
  6. 6 Pour in coconut milk, add duruka pieces, and simmer for twenty-five minutes until tender.
  7. 7 Season with salt and serve hot over steamed rice.

Did You Know?

Duruka is known as 'Fijian asparagus' and is only available for a few weeks each year when sugarcane flowers.