Simboro

Name: Simboro
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Ni-Vanuatu
Ingredients: 6 green bananas, grated; 1 cup island cabbage, chopped; 1 cup coconut cream; 1/2 tsp salt; Banana leaves for wrapping; 1 onion, diced; 1/4 cup grated coconut; 1 tbsp coconut oil

Simboro (sim-BOR-oh)

Banana Leaf Wrapped Pudding

⏱ Prep Time 25 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 232 kcal

Grated banana and island cabbage wrapped in banana leaves and boiled. A traditional Vanuatu staple.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 4.0g

Carbs 36.0g

Fat 8.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

grater large pot banana leaves

Presentation Guide

Vessel: banana leaf

Garnishes: coconut cream

Accompaniments: fish

Ingredients

6 green bananas, grated
1 cup island cabbage, chopped
1 cup coconut cream
1/2 tsp salt
Banana leaves for wrapping
1 onion, diced
1/4 cup grated coconut
1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

1
Grate green bananas into a bowl.
2
Mix with chopped island cabbage, coconut cream, and salt.
3
Add grated coconut and onion.
4
Spoon mixture onto banana leaf squares.
5
Wrap tightly and tie with leaf strips.
6
Boil wrapped parcels 30 minutes until firm.

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Did You Know?

Simboro is one of the most iconic dishes of Vanuatu and is served at every kastom ceremony.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

grater
large pot
banana leaves

Garnishing

coconut cream

Accompaniments

fish

The Story Behind Simboro

Simboro is a fundamental dish of Ni-Vanuatu cuisine, dating back to pre-contact times. The technique of wrapping food in banana leaves for cooking is one of the oldest in Melanesia.

Every island in Vanuatu has its own variation, but the combination of grated banana with greens is universal.

Simboro represents the communal cooking traditions that define village life in Vanuatu.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed any meal, ceremonies 📜 Origins: Ancient

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