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Nutritional Values

🔥480kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾85gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿8gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥜 Nuts

Ufi Topai

How to order / say it
Say it Ufi Topai — [oo-fee toe-pie]
Order I'd like a serving of Ufi Topai, please.
Locally Oku ou fie kaumea e Ufi Topai.
Say locally

Sweet yam dumplings immersed in a decadent coconut syrup.

Why try it?

A must-try for those exploring the blend of sweet flavors in Nuku'alofa's cuisine, showcasing the island's rich yam and coconut tradition.

How it tastes

The dumplings offer a chewy texture with a naturally sweet and earthy flavor from the yam, beautifully complemented by the creamy and sweet coconut syrup.

Origin & History — first documented: 1905

Dating back to the early 1900s, Ufi Topai has been a cherished treat during festive occasions in Nuku'alofa, showing the significance of yams in local agriculture.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 300 g yam
  • 🥛 300 ml coconut milk
  • 🍯 100 g sugar
  • 200 ml water
  • 🥜 50 g desiccated coconut
  • 🧂 pinch salt

Method

  1. 1 Peel and boil yam until soft.
  2. 2 Mash yam and form into small balls.
  3. 3 Simmer coconut milk, sugar, and water to form syrup.
  4. 4 Add yam balls to syrup and cook gently.
  5. 5 Garnish with desiccated coconut and serve warm.

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