COPPER🇳🇷 Nauru
Bua recipe
Savor the unique flavors of Nauru with Bua!
Ingredients
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 800 g taro
- 100 g sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 bananas
How to make Bua
- Peel and chop 800 g of taro into small pieces, about 2 cm in size.
- Boil the chopped taro in enough water to cover for about 20 minutes, until tender.
- Drain the taro and transfer it to a bowl to cool slightly.
- Mash the taro until smooth using a fork or potato masher.
- Mix in 400 ml of coconut milk until well blended and creamy.
- Add 100 g of sugar and 3 g of salt, stirring until fully combined.
- Slice 2 bananas into thin rounds, being careful not to break them.
- Gently fold the banana slices into the taro mixture until just combined.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish, smoothing the top evenly.
- Bake at 180°C for 25 minutes, until set and the top is slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm or chilled, garnished with extra banana slices if desired.
What is Bua?
Bua is a traditional dish from Nauru, baked in the oven, and takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. It is built around taro and coconut milk. The recipe below uses 5 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Bua take?
At 45 minutes it is quicker than 69% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 11 dishes built on taro. The method runs to 12 steps, the longest being 25 minutes.
Any tips for making Bua?
Ensure the taro is fully tender for the best texture.
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