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Nutritional Values
350kcal
6gProtein
52gCarbs
15gFat
6gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Pana Lolo
How to order / say it
Say it
Pana Lolo — [pa-na lo-lo]
Order
Please, serve me Pana Lolo.
Locally
Ria nao seleni Pana Lolo.
Say locally
A creamy soup made from yams and coconut.
Why try it?
Pana Lolo is a hearty traditional soup that embodies the relationship between Auki's residents and the land's wealth, particularly the yams and coconuts that thrive here.
How it tastes
This smooth and creamy soup is comforting, with the earthiness of yams perfectly complimented by the rich creaminess of fresh coconut blended in every spoonful.
Origin & History — first documented: 1820
Pana Lolo has been a cherished dish since the 1800s, deeply connected with Auki's agricultural practices and communal way of life, commonly served during community gatherings.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 500 g yams
- 🥛 400 ml coconut milk
- 🧄 80 g onions
- 🧄 10 g garlic
- 🧂 5 g ginger
- 🧂 5 g salt
Method
- 1 Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until aromatic.
- 2 Add chopped yams and simmer with coconut milk until tender.
- 3 Blend until smooth and season with salt.
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