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Samoan fa'ausi with cassava

A Samoan version of fa'ausi made with grated cassava, coconut cream, brown sugar, and salt. Makes 8 to 12 portions; baking takes 65 to 75 minutes.

This recipe follows the cassava-based version of fa'ausi documented in the sources. Fa'ausi is also described as fa'apapa bread with coconut caramel sauce, so this is one documented version, not the only way to make the dessert.

Total time105 min
DifficultyIntermediate
servings8
Samoan fa'ausi with cassava
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Method

  1. 01

    Prepare the cassava

    Peel the cassava and grate it finely. Place it in a clean cloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

  2. 02

    Mix

    In a bowl, mix the squeezed cassava with the coconut cream, brown sugar, and salt until the mixture is even and dense.

  3. 03

    Bake

    Transfer the mixture to an ovenproof dish and cover it tightly with foil. Bake at 180 °C for 45 minutes; uncover and continue baking for 20 to 30 minutes, until the surface is golden.

  4. 04

    Rest and cut

    Let the fa'ausi rest for 20 to 30 minutes so it firms up, then cut it into portions.

Sources and review

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