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.
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Method
- 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.
Ready to continue when: The cassava is finely grated and no longer releases an obvious excess of liquid when squeezed.
- 02
Mix
In a bowl, mix the squeezed cassava with the coconut cream, brown sugar, and salt until the mixture is even and dense.
Ready to continue when: The ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture remains dense rather than watery.
- 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.
Temperature: 180 °C / 356 °FReady to continue when: The mixture is cooked and the surface has browned during the final uncovered stage.
- 04
Rest and cut
Let the fa'ausi rest for 20 to 30 minutes so it firms up, then cut it into portions.
Ready to continue when: The fa'ausi has cooled enough to firm up and can be cut into portions without falling apart.
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Sources and review
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State: Published after documentary validation; no “Tested” label is shown.