🇻🇺 Ni-Vanuatu Cuisine

Simboro

Banana Leaf Wrapped Pudding

Prep Time 25 min

Servings 6

Difficulty Medium

Calories 232 kcal

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

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.

Did You Know?

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