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Nutritional Values

πŸ”₯340kcal
πŸ’ͺ3gProtein
🌾68gCarbs
πŸ₯‘10gFat
🌿4gFibre
βš–οΈ250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Tavioka Vakalolo

How to order / say it
Say it Vakalolo ni Tavioka β€” [tah-vee-oh-kah vah-kah-loh-loh]
Order I'd like the Tavioka Vakalolo, please.
Locally Kerekere meu rawa na vakalolo ni tavioka.
Say locally

Traditional dessert made from cassava and coconut flavorings.

Why try it?

A staple dessert in Nadi, it highlights the importance of cassava in Fijian cuisine and offers travelers a sweet ending to a tropical meal.

How it tastes

Sweet and coconutty with a chewy, sticky texture, the dessert is a satisfying end to a meal and often enjoyed by the fire.

Origin & History β€” first documented: 1905

Originating in the early 20th century when coconut and cassava were readily used by locals, this dessert was popularized at community gatherings and festivities.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • πŸ₯• 500 g cassava
  • 🍯 100 g coconut sugar
  • πŸ₯› 150 ml coconut milk
  • πŸ§‚ 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • πŸ₯• 1 large banana leaf

Method

  1. 1 Peel and grate cassava.
  2. 2 Mix with coconut milk and sugar.
  3. 3 Wrap in banana leaf, steam for 45 minutes.

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