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Nutritional Values

πŸ”₯280kcal
πŸ’ͺ8gProtein
🌾54gCarbs
πŸ₯‘2gFat
🌿5gFibre
βš–οΈ200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Fijian Sweet Potato Roti

How to order / say it
Say it Roti ni KΕ«mala β€” [fee-jian sweet po-tay-to roh-tee]
Order I'll have the Fijian Sweet Potato Roti, please.
Locally Kerekere meu rawata na roti ni kΕ«mala.
Say locally

Soft flatbread made with mashed sweet potatoes.

Why try it?

A unique take on roti that reflects the Fijian preference for incorporating local root vegetables, offering a comforting and versatile snack or side.

How it tastes

Soft, slightly sweet, and mildly chewy; the sweet potato adds flavor depth and a hint of natural sweetness.

Origin & History β€” first documented: 1925

Introduced by Indian immigrants in the late 19th century, roti became a staple, with the Fijian adaptation emerging in Nadi as locals began incorporating sweet potatoes in the 1920s.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • πŸ₯• 300 g sweet potato
  • 🌾 200 g flour
  • πŸ₯• 100 ml water
  • πŸ§‚ 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Boil and mash sweet potatoes.
  2. 2 Mix with flour and water.
  3. 3 Form into flat discs and cook on a skillet until golden.

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