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Main course Vegan

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Nutritional Values

🔥280kcal
💪3gProtein
🌾64gCarbs
🥑2gFat
🌿9gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Kassava Dumplings

How to order / say it
Say it Kassava — [kah-sah-vah dumplings]
Order I'd like to try the Kassava Dumplings, please.
Locally Mmu geubuii er a Kassava, ngdi mekngem.
Say locally

Dumplings made from grated cassava and coconut.

Why try it?

This dish represents the resourcefulness of Babeldaob's cuisine, using locally grown cassava as a staple ingredient.

How it tastes

These dumplings have a mildly sweet flavor with a chewy texture and are often steamed or boiled.

Origin & History — first documented: 1900

Kassava Dumplings have been a part of Babeldaob's culture for generations, using root crops that have thrived on the island.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 500 g cassava
  • 🥛 200 ml coconut milk
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🍯 2 tbsp sugar
  • 🥕 5 leaves banana leaves

Method

  1. 1 Peel and grate the cassava.
  2. 2 Mix cassava with coconut milk, salt, and sugar.
  3. 3 Form into dumplings and wrap in banana leaves.
  4. 4 Steam the dumplings for 30 minutes.

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