🇼🇸 Samoan Cuisine

Ta'amu Vai

Boiled Giant Taro

Prep Time 10 min
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
Calories 275 kcal

Large chunks of giant taro (ta'amu) boiled until tender and served drenched in coconut cream, a filling staple that anchors the Samoan meal.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Place taro chunks in a large pot and cover with water. Add salt.
  2. 2 Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30-35 min until tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. 3 Drain well.
  4. 4 Arrange on a serving platter and pour coconut cream generously over.
  5. 5 Sprinkle with a little extra salt and serve warm.

Did You Know?

Giant taro (ta'amu) can grow to enormous sizes in Samoa, with single roots sometimes weighing over 30 kg.