🇼🇸 Samoan Cuisine

Supo Esi

Papaya Soup

Prep Time 15 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 291 kcal

A uniquely Samoan sweet soup made from ripe papaya simmered in coconut cream with tapioca pearls, served warm as a comforting dessert.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook tapioca pearls in boiling water until translucent, about 15 min. Drain and rinse.
  2. 2 In a saucepan, combine coconut cream, sugar, salt, and 1 cup water. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. 3 Add papaya cubes and cook 5 min until softened but still holding shape.
  4. 4 Stir in cooked tapioca pearls. Simmer 3 min more.
  5. 5 Serve warm in bowls.

Did You Know?

Supo esi is so beloved in Samoa that families often plant papaya trees specifically to ensure a steady supply for this dessert.