Roasted breadfruit pounded with coconut cream into a smooth, dense paste. A revered ceremonial food.
Instructions
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Roast whole breadfruit over fire until charred.
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Peel and remove core.
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Pound hot breadfruit with pestle until smooth.
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Gradually work in coconut cream.
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Continue pounding until dense and elastic.
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Shape into a mound and serve on banana leaf.
Did You Know?
Nalot preparation is a communal activity where men take turns pounding to the rhythm of songs.
The Story Behind Nalot
Nalot is one of the most culturally significant foods in Vanuatu. The laborious process of pounding roasted breadfruit with coconut cream produces a dense, stretchy paste prized at feasts.
The preparation is traditionally done by men using large wooden mortars and pestles, often accompanied by singing.
Nalot is inseparable from kastom ceremonies and represents the cultural identity of Ni-Vanuatu people.
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