Palusami

Palusami is a Polynesian delicacy that involves wrapping a beef, onion, and coconut combination in leaves and baking it. In the Polynesian islands, especially Samoa, Kiribati, and Fiji, it is considered a staple. Palusami is a favourite dish at parties and feasts since it is so simple to make. Palusami is a traditional Polynesian dish that comes in a variety of flavours based on the ingredients used. Taro leaves and coconut milk are the major components of this cuisine. In Samoan culture, both of these ingredients are extremely important.

20 oz coconut cream, 14 taro or banana leaves, 12 oz corned beef, 1 white onion diced, 2 garlic cloves minced, salt to taste, pepper to taste

Instruction:

1. Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic and place them into a large mixing bowl.
2. Add corned beef, salt and pepper to taste and mix thoroughly.
3. Take a big sheet of aluminium foil, place two leaves on top of the other on the foil and scoop a large dollop of the mixture in the centre.
4. Add 3 tablespoons of coconut cream on top of the mixture and around the centre of the leaf.
5. Now fold up the first leaf, add another 2 tablespoons of coconut milk and wrap the second leaf. Wrap it all up in the aluminium foil and repeat until you have none of your mixture left.
6. Cook in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes.
7. Unwrap the package from the foil, open the leaves and enjoy!