Tongan Lu Pulu
Taro-leaf parcels filled with corned beef and onion, slowly cooked with coconut milk. Makes approximately 4 servings.
Lu Pulu combines taro leaves, corned beef, onion, and coconut milk. Hands-on preparation is estimated at 30 minutes; slow cooking takes 4 hours.
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Method
- 01
Prepare the leaves
Rinse the taro leaves thoroughly and pat them dry.
Ready to continue when: The leaves are clean and dry.
10 min - 02
Mix the filling
In a bowl, mix the corned beef with the chopped onion.
Ready to continue when: The onion is evenly distributed through the corned beef.
5 min - 03
Make the parcels
Place a portion of filling in the center of each leaf and fold it over to enclose the filling completely. Repeat until you have used the filling and leaves.
Ready to continue when: Each portion is wrapped, with the filling enclosed by the leaf.
10 min - 04
Cook slowly
Arrange the parcels in a pot and pour the coconut milk over them. Cover and cook over low heat for 4 hours.
Ready to continue when: The leaves are very soft and the flavors have melded.
240 min
Ingredients
Sources and review
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