A staple dish made from boiled or roasted sweet potatoes.
Why try it?
Kaukau is an essential part of the Madang diet, representing the adaptability and resourcefulness of its people. It's commonly eaten as a side dish and is central to the local diet, reflecting the agricultural lifestyle of the region.
How it tastes
The dish has a naturally sweet flavor with a soft and slightly creamy texture when cooked. It's often enhanced with spices or paired with coconut milk to enrich its taste.
Origin & History — first documented: 1820
Sweet potatoes, known as kaukau in the local language, have been a crucial crop in Madang since sweet potato cultivation spread throughout the region in the early 1800s. The dish became widespread thanks to its easy cultivation and nutritional value.
Recipe
Ingredients
🥕500 g sweet potatoes
🥛200 ml coconut milk
🧂1 tsp salt
🧂10 g ginger
Method
1Peel and chop the sweet potatoes.
2Boil the sweet potatoes in salted water until tender.
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