Tokelauan Tropical Fruit Salad with Coconut Cream (Salati Fua)
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Ripe papaya, cubed — 1
- Bananas, sliced — 2
- Small pineapple, cubed — 1
- Orange, peeled and segmented — 1
- Coconut cream — 100 ml (scant 1/2 cup)
- Honey or sugar, to taste — 1 tbsp
- Shredded coconut, toasted, to serve — 2 tbsp
Method
- Cube the papaya and pineapple, and slice the bananas.
- Combine all the fruit in a large mixing bowl, handling the softer fruits gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk the coconut cream with the honey or sugar to lightly sweeten it.
- Drizzle the sweetened coconut cream over the fruit just before serving, and toss gently to combine.
- Scatter with toasted shredded coconut and serve chilled.
Introduction: With papaya, banana and pandanus fruit growing on the atolls, a simple fresh fruit salad finished with
coconut cream is a natural, refreshing way to make use of Tokelau's tropical bounty, served at both
everyday meals and larger gatherings.
Cultural Background: With papaya, banana and pandanus fruit growing on the atolls, a simple fresh fruit salad finished with
coconut cream is a natural, refreshing way to make use of Tokelau's tropical bounty, served at both
everyday meals and larger gatherings.
Tips: Add the banana last and handle it gently, as it can turn mushy if over-mixed. Use whatever ripe tropical fruit is freshest and most in season.
Variations: Add diced mango if available. Serve over crushed ice for extra refreshment in hot weather. Naturally vegan and vegetarian.
Storage: Best eaten fresh; can be refrigerated for a few hours, though the fruit will release liquid over time.
Reheating: Not applicable — served cold.
FAQs:
Q: What fruits are most traditional in Tokelau?
A: Papaya, banana and pandanus fruit are among the fruits grown across the atolls.
Q: Can I make it ahead?
A: It's best assembled just before serving to keep the fruit fresh.
Q: Is the coconut cream essential?
A: It adds a lovely richness typical of Tokelauan cooking, though the fruit salad is enjoyable on its own too.
- Ripe papaya, cubed — 1
- Bananas, sliced — 2
- Small pineapple, cubed — 1
- Orange, peeled and segmented — 1
- Coconut cream — 100 ml (scant 1/2 cup)
- Honey or sugar, to taste — 1 tbsp
- Shredded coconut, toasted, to serve — 2 tbsp
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