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Main course Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥420kcal
💪3gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑27gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Fa'alifu fa'i

How to order / say it
Say it Fa'alifu fa'i — [fah-ah-lee-foo fah-ee]
Order Can I have Fa'alifu fa'i, please?
Locally Mafai ona ou okaina le Fa'alifu fa'i, fa'amolemole?
Say locally

Green bananas cooked in seasoned coconut sauce.

Why try it?

Fa'alifu fa'i highlights the versatility of bananas in Samoan cuisine, showcasing how even simple fruits become a flavorful dish through traditional techniques and local ingredients.

How it tastes

Creamy with a touch of sweetness from the coconut sauce, the dish features a subtle earthiness and starchy texture from the bananas, seasoned with hints of salt.

Origin & History — first documented: 1895

This dish has been part of Apia's traditional fare since the late 19th century, reflecting the integration of accessible ingredients in everyday cooking.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 400 g green bananas
  • 🥛 200 ml coconut cream
  • 🧄 50 g onion
  • 🧂 5 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Peel and cut bananas into chunks.
  2. 2 Cook bananas in boiling water until soft.
  3. 3 Sauté onions in coconut cream.
  4. 4 Add cooked bananas and season to taste.
  5. 5 Simmer briefly before serving.
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