Samoan-Style Coconut Tapioca Porridge

Serves 4
Time 50 min
Samoan-Style Coconut Tapioca Porridge

Inspired by the Samoan dish vaisalo, which is made with fresh coconut meat and starch, this warm tapioca porridge can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert. The hint of sweetness and coconut is complemented by the texture of tapioca. Inspired by Whole Planet Foundation® microcredit client recipes.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Low SodiumLow Sodium
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1/4 cupsmall-pearl tapioca
    1 can (13.5-ounce)light coconut milk
    1/3 cupsugar
    1 1/2 teaspoonslemon juice
    1/2 cuptoasted unsweetened coconut flakes

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Method

Place tapioca and 2 cups water into a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan and let soak 30 minutes.


Add coconut milk and sugar; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. 


Reduce heat to a simmer and cook about 15 minutes, or until tapioca is translucent, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. 


Stir in lemon juice and garnish with coconut flakes.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

220

Total Fat

14g

Saturated Fat

11g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

15mg

Total Carbohydrate

26g

Dietary Fiber

1g

Total Sugars

13g

Protein

2g

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