Fa'i Poke

Name: Fa'i Poke
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Samoan
Ingredients: 6 ripe bananas; 300ml coconut cream; 3 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt

Fa'i Poke (FAH-ee POH-keh)

Samoan Banana Pudding

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 304 kcal

Ripe bananas mashed and folded into warm coconut cream with a hint of vanilla, creating a silky, naturally sweet Samoan pudding.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 3.0g

Carbs 46.0g

Fat 12.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

saucepan fork or potato masher

Presentation Guide

Vessel: small bowl

Garnishes: toasted coconut flakes

Accompaniments: fresh fruit

Ingredients

6 ripe bananas
300ml coconut cream
3 tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions

1
Peel and slice bananas.
2
In a saucepan, heat coconut cream with sugar, vanilla, and salt over medium heat.
3
Add banana slices and cook 5-7 min, mashing some while leaving others chunky.
4
Stir until the mixture is thick, creamy, and fragrant.
5
Serve warm or chilled in bowls.

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Did You Know?

Samoa grows over 20 varieties of banana, and each village has its preferred variety for making fa'i poke.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

saucepan
fork or potato masher

Garnishing

toasted coconut flakes

Accompaniments

fresh fruit

The Story Behind Fa'i Poke

Bananas and coconut are two of the most ancient cultivated plants in Polynesia. Fa'i poke is a primordial Samoan dessert that likely predates any written records, representing thousands of years of Pacific Islander ingenuity in creating satisfying sweets from the simplest tropical ingredients.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dessert or snack 📜 Origins: Traditional Polynesian

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