Yam Lap Lap

Name: Yam Lap Lap
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Ni-Vanuatu
Ingredients: 1kg yam, peeled and grated; 2 cups coconut milk; 1/2 tsp salt; Banana leaves; 1 onion, sliced; 1 cup island cabbage; Coconut cream for topping; 1 lime, juiced

Lap Lap Yam (lahp lahp yahm)

Yam Baked in Banana Leaves

⏱ Prep Time 30 min

📈 Difficulty Hard

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 292 kcal

Grated yam mixed with coconut milk, wrapped in banana leaves and baked in an earth oven.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 5.0g

Carbs 50.0g

Fat 8.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

grater earth oven banana leaves

Presentation Guide

Vessel: banana leaf

Garnishes: coconut cream

Accompaniments: fish

Ingredients

1kg yam, peeled and grated
2 cups coconut milk
1/2 tsp salt
Banana leaves
1 onion, sliced
1 cup island cabbage
Coconut cream for topping
1 lime, juiced

Instructions

1
Grate yam finely.
2
Mix with coconut milk and salt.
3
Line banana leaves and spread yam mixture.
4
Add island cabbage and onion layer.
5
Wrap in banana leaves securely.
6
Bake in earth oven 2 hours or regular oven at 180C.

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Did You Know?

Yam varieties in Vanuatu can grow to over 2 meters long and weigh more than 60kg.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

grater
earth oven
banana leaves

Garnishing

coconut cream

Accompaniments

fish

The Story Behind Yam Lap Lap

Yam Lap Lap is considered the most traditional and prestigious version of Vanuatu's national dish. Yams hold deep cultural significance and are central to grade-taking ceremonies.

The grated yam produces a smoother, more refined texture than taro or cassava versions.

Preparing yam Lap Lap for a feast is a mark of respect and generosity.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed feasts, ceremonies 📜 Origins: Ancient

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