Cassava Pudding

Name: Cassava Pudding
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Ni-Vanuatu
Ingredients: 500g cassava, grated; 1 cup coconut cream; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp vanilla; Banana leaves; 1/4 cup grated coconut; 1 tbsp butter

Cassava Pudding (kah-SAH-vah PUD-ing)

Sweet Cassava Coconut Pudding

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 269 kcal

Grated cassava mixed with coconut cream and sugar, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 3.0g

Carbs 44.0g

Fat 9.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

grater steamer banana leaves

Presentation Guide

Vessel: banana leaf

Garnishes: coconut cream

Accompaniments: tea

Ingredients

500g cassava, grated
1 cup coconut cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
Banana leaves
1/4 cup grated coconut
1 tbsp butter

Instructions

1
Grate cassava finely.
2
Mix with coconut cream, sugar, salt, and vanilla.
3
Stir in grated coconut and melted butter.
4
Spoon onto banana leaf squares.
5
Wrap into parcels.
6
Steam 45 minutes until firm and set.

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Did You Know?

This pudding is a favorite at church gatherings and family celebrations across Vanuatu.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

grater
steamer
banana leaves

Garnishing

coconut cream

Accompaniments

tea

The Story Behind Cassava Pudding

Cassava pudding combines the introduced cassava crop with Vanuatu's native coconut to create a sweet, chewy dessert. Steaming in banana leaves is the traditional cooking method that predates modern ovens.

The pudding is portable and keeps well, making it ideal for sharing at community events.

This dessert connects traditional cooking techniques with ingredients both old and new.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dessert, celebrations 📜 Origins: 19th century

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