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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪4gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑18gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

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Ulu Masi

How to order / say it
Say it Ulu Masi — [Oo-loo Mah-see]
Order I'd like some Ulu Masi, please
Locally Mi laekem Ulu Masi, plis
Say locally

A sweet pudding made from taro, wrapped and steamed in coconut leaves.

Why try it?

A beloved dessert in Honiara, Ulu Masi illustrates the traditional use of local staples like taro and coconut in creative ways. It reflects the city's heritage of using natural resources to create complex flavors.

How it tastes

This dish is sweet and creamy with nutty undertones from taro. The coconut leaves impart a unique aroma making every bite fragrant and indulgent.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Originating in the late 19th century, Ulu Masi was a celebratory dish often made during harvest festivals. It gained popularity as an everyday treat in local households in Honiara.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 400 g taro
  • 🥛 200 ml coconut milk
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🧂 5 ml vanilla extract
  • 🥕 5 leaves coconut leaves

Method

  1. 1 Mix taro with coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla.
  2. 2 Wrap the mixture in coconut leaves.
  3. 3 Steam until mixture is set and fragrant.

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