Documented recipe
Pua'a from Wallis and Futuna
A pork stew with leek, apple, sweet pepper, spices and coconut milk. Makes approximately 4 servings; hands-on preparation is estimated at 30 minutes and cooking takes about 20 minutes.
In this version of pua'a, the pork is browned and then simmered with leek, apple, spices and a little coconut milk. The quantities make approximately 4 servings; hands-on preparation time is an estimate.
Total time50 min
DifficultyIntermediate
servings4
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Soybeans
Soy sauce
Depends on the product
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Cereals containing gluten
Soy sauce
Ingredients without verified allergen data 13
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Pork, Leek, Garlic, Apple, Sweet pepper, Butter, Beef stock, Water, Vinegar, Curry powder, Paprika, Ground ginger, Coconut milk.
Method
- 01
Prepare the ingredients
Cut the pork into pieces. Slice the leek, crush the garlic cloves, and peel and chop the apples. Cut the sweet pepper into strips.
Ready to continue when: The meat and vegetables are cut and ready to cook.
10 min - 02
Brown the pork
Melt the butter in a pot. Add the pork and garlic; brown them on all sides, then remove them from the pot.
Ready to continue when: The meat has a visible browned exterior.
5 min - 03
Soften the vegetables
Add the leek, apples and sweet pepper to the same pot. Cook until the leek begins to soften.
Ready to continue when: The leek has softened slightly and the apples have started to release their juices.
5 min - 04
Make the sauce and simmer
Add the water and beef stock to the pot and bring to a boil. Stir in the soy sauce, vinegar, curry powder, paprika and ginger. Return the pork to the pot, cover and simmer gently for about 20 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The sauce is gently bubbling and the pork is cooked and tender when pierced.
20 min - 05
Stir in the coconut milk
Turn off the heat. Add the coconut milk and stir until it is incorporated into the sauce.
Ready to continue when: The sauce looks smooth and creamy.
1 min
Ingredients
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