Laplap (tropical Fusion)
Laplap is a traditional dish from the Solomon Islands, made with root vegetables and coconut milk. This recipe adds a tropical fusion twist to the classic dish, incorporating fresh fruits and flavors from the region.
Ingredients
- 2 large taro roots, peeled and sliced
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup cassava, peeled and sliced
- 1 ripe pineapple, peeled and cubed
- 1 papaya, peeled, seeds removed, and cubed
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Layer the taro, sweet potatoes, and cassava in a baking dish.
- Add the pineapple and papaya on top of the root vegetables.
- Pour the coconut milk over the fruits and vegetables.
- Sprinkle with salt.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 1 hour, or until the root vegetables are tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Baking dish Foil
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the laplap with a side of fresh salad and a squeeze of lime juice for a refreshing tropical meal.
Tips & tricks
For a creamier texture, you can blend half of the coconut milk with the fruits before pouring it over the root vegetables.
Cost
$10