Odoim

Name: Odoim
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Palauan
Ingredients: 1kg taro, grated; 1 cup coconut cream; 1/2 tsp salt; Banana leaves; 1 tbsp coconut oil; 1/4 cup grated coconut; 1 onion, diced; 1 tsp sugar

Odoim (oh-DOY-im)

Palauan Taro Pudding

⏱ Prep Time 25 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 290 kcal

Grated taro mixed with coconut cream and baked in banana leaves. A dense, starchy traditional food.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 4.0g

Carbs 46.0g

Fat 10.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

grater baking pan banana leaves

Presentation Guide

Vessel: banana leaf

Garnishes: coconut cream

Accompaniments: fish

Ingredients

1kg taro, grated
1 cup coconut cream
1/2 tsp salt
Banana leaves
1 tbsp coconut oil
1/4 cup grated coconut
1 onion, diced
1 tsp sugar

Instructions

1
Grate taro finely.
2
Mix with coconut cream, salt, and sugar.
3
Stir in grated coconut and onion.
4
Line pan with banana leaves.
5
Pour mixture in and smooth top.
6
Bake at 180C for 1 hour until firm.

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Did You Know?

Odoim is served at all important Palauan ceremonies including first-birth celebrations.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

grater
baking pan
banana leaves

Garnishing

coconut cream

Accompaniments

fish

The Story Behind Odoim

Odoim is a traditional Palauan dish with deep ceremonial significance. The preparation of grated taro with coconut cream dates back thousands of years.

The dense, starchy pudding is labor-intensive to prepare, making it a dish reserved for special occasions and community gatherings.

Odoim represents the cultural importance of taro in Palauan society.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed ceremonies, feasts 📜 Origins: Ancient

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