🇫🇯 Fijian Cuisine

Vudi Vakasoso

Plantain in Coconut Cream

Prep Time 10 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 324 kcal

Ripe plantains simmered in sweetened coconut cream until soft and caramelized. A Fijian comfort dessert loved by all ages.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel the ripe plantains and cut each in half lengthwise.
  2. 2 Combine coconut cream, sugar, salt, and vanilla in a wide pan.
  3. 3 Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  4. 4 Add the plantain halves in a single layer.
  5. 5 Simmer gently for twenty minutes, turning once, until plantains are soft and sauce is thick.
  6. 6 Serve warm with the thickened coconut cream spooned over the top.

Did You Know?

Vudi vakasoso is the Fijian equivalent of comfort food dessert, often made by grandmothers for visiting grandchildren.