🇫🇯 Fijian Cuisine

Rourou

Stewed Taro Leaves

Prep Time 10 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 186 kcal

Tender taro leaves simmered in coconut milk until meltingly soft. A staple Fijian green vegetable dish served with every meal.

Ingredients

1 large bundle taro leaves, stems removed and chopped
1 can (400ml) coconut milk
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tomato, diced
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1 Wash taro leaves thoroughly and chop into strips, discarding tough stems.
2 Bring coconut milk to a gentle simmer in a pot.
3 Add the chopped taro leaves, onion, garlic, and tomato.
4 Simmer uncovered for thirty to forty minutes until leaves are very tender.
5 Season with salt and pepper, stir well, and serve hot.

Did You Know?

Rourou must be cooked thoroughly as raw taro leaves contain calcium oxalate crystals that cause throat irritation.