Niuean Takihi with Taro, Papaya, and Coconut
A Niuean layered pudding of taro and papaya topped with coconut cream and baked until the base is lightly browned.
Takihi combines taro, ripe papaya, and coconut cream in a baked pudding. This version keeps the layers and quantities of a recipe intended to serve 15.
Method
- 01
Prepare the taro and papaya
Heat the oven to 180 °C. Peel the taro and papaya and cut them into thin slices. Line a large baking dish with foil.
25 min - 02
Layer the ingredients
Arrange a layer of taro in the bottom of the dish, covering it completely. Add a layer of papaya and pour over coconut cream. Repeat the layers in that order until all the ingredients are used.
20 min - 03
Bake the takihi
Cover the dish with foil and bake at 180 °C for 90 minutes.
90 min - 04
Rest and serve
Remove the dish from the oven and let the takihi rest for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving.
30 min
Ingredients
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