Cassava Pudding

Name: Cassava Pudding
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Solomon Islander
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)

Steamed Cassava Coconut Pudding

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 269 kcal

Grated cassava mixed with coconut cream and steamed in banana leaves. A dense, sweet staple.

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, vanilla.
3
Stir in grated coconut and butter.
4
Wrap in banana leaf parcels.
5
Steam for 45 minutes.
6
Cool slightly and serve.

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Did You Know?

Cassava pudding is made for every major celebration in the Solomon Islands.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

grater
steamer
banana leaves

Garnishing

coconut cream

Accompaniments

tea

The Story Behind Cassava Pudding

Cassava was introduced to the Solomon Islands and quickly became vital because it thrives in tropical conditions with poor soil. Steaming grated cassava with coconut in banana leaves is a preparation shared across Melanesia.

The dense, chewy pudding is filling and portable, ideal for community feasts.

Cassava pudding connects Solomon Islanders to their Melanesian culinary heritage.

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

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