Explore Guides
Local food map
Auki (Solomon Islands)
Hotels in area
Dessert
Vegetarian
Food Flavour DNA
Nutritional Values
320kcal
3gProtein
68gCarbs
10gFat
3gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Also served in
Cassava Pudding
How to order / say it
Say it
Cassava Pudding — [Voo-rah-veh-nee Rone]
Order
I would like to try the Cassava Pudding.
Locally
Ria nao seleni Cassava Pudding.
Say locally
A dense pudding made with cassava and coconut milk.
Why try it?
Cassava Pudding is deeply entrenched in Auki's culinary identity, frequently enjoyed during gatherings and showcasing the significance of root vegetables in local diets.
How it tastes
This pudding is semi-sweet with a rich coconut flavor that complements the starchy texture of the cassava, creating a familiar taste of comfort and tradition.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Dating back to the early 20th century, Cassava Pudding emerged as a popular choice for special events in Auki, owing to the abundance of cassava and the influence of island cooking traditions.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 500 g cassava
- 🥛 250 ml coconut milk
- 🍯 100 g sugar
- 🧂 5 ml vanilla extract
- 🧂 3 g salt
- 🥛 50 g butter
Method
- 1 Grate cassava roots into a fine paste.
- 2 Mix with coconut milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- 3 Pour into a baking dish and bake until set and golden.
More from Auki
© Wikimedia Commons
Soup
Vegan
Pana Lolo
pa-na lo-lo
A creamy soup made from yams and coconut.
🌱
Starter
Vegan
Moliwa Salad
mo-li-wa sa-lad
A vibrant salad with local greens and root vegetables.
🐟
Main course
Fish & Seafood
Kuma Tuna
koo-ma too-na
Fresh tuna gently cooked with coconut cream.
🌱
Snack
Vegan
Laula Fried Bananas
lou-la fried ba-na-nas
Golden fried bananas served as a sweet snack.
🌱
Side dish
Vegan
Coconut-Spiced Yam Mash
Tarito Yakara
Ta-ri-to Ya-ka-ra
Mashed yam flavored with coconut and spices.
🌱
Starter
Vegan
Kakala Salad
Kah-kah-lah Sah-lahd
Fresh banana blossom salad mixed with local greens and a tangy dressing.
🌿
Snack
Vegetarian
Panikeke Laplap
Pah-nee-keh-keh Lah-plahp
Crispy fried taro and sweet potato cakes, a local street snack.
🌿
Starter
Vegetarian
Kukum Herb Salad
Salata Kukum
Sa-la-ta Ku-kum
A fresh salad with herbs and local vegetables.
🥩
Main course
Meat
Mud Crab Curry
Kokoko Goa
koh-KOH-koh GOH-ah
A rich coconut curry featuring local mud crabs spiced with native peppers.
Main course
Meat
Banana Leaf-Wrapped Chicken
Nabuleka moa
Na-bu-le-ka mo-a
Chicken wrapped and cooked in banana leaves.