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Nutritional Values
380kcal
3gProtein
72gCarbs
10gFat
5gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Poke
How to order / say it
Say it
Poke — [po-kay]
Order
I'd love some Poke, please.
Locally
Ka 'akameitaki au i te Poke, e kai.
Say locally
Sweet pudding made with bananas or pawpaw.
Why try it?
Poke is a beloved dessert that beautifully marries tropical fruits with traditional cooking methods, offering a taste of comfort that is deeply cherished in Rarotongan celebrations.
How it tastes
Sweet, thick, and pudding-like, the flavors of ripe fruit are enhanced by the warmth of coconut cream, creating a harmony of sweetness and texture.
Origin & History — first documented: 1880
The tradition of making Poke began in the 19th century, aligning with Rarotonga’s fruit-rich environment and the introduction of coconut as a staple ingredient.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 300 g ripe bananas
- 🌾 100 g tapioca starch
- 🥛 150 ml coconut cream
- 🍯 50 g brown sugar
- 🧂 1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
- 1 Mash bananas until smooth.
- 2 Mix mashed bananas with tapioca starch and coconut cream.
- 3 Stir in brown sugar and vanilla until well combined.
- 4 Pour mixture into a baking dish and bake at 180°C for 40 minutes.
