COOK ISLANDS' POKE
Poke is a traditional Cook Islands recipe for a classic dessert of cooked bananas mixed with milk, thickened with arrowroot, and sweetened with sugar that's baked and served in coconut milk. You can substitute the arrowroot with an equal amount of cornstarch. I recommend using a scale. 7oz cornstarch = about 1.5 cups. The purplish color is somewhat disturbing but the results are delicious! Posted for ZWT7.
Provided by Elmotoo
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel the bananas and mash roughly. Add them to a pot along with the water. Bring to a gentle boil and cook until the bananas assume a purplish color (add more water if needed). Take off the heat and allow to cool naturally. Be careful near the end because the bananas can caramelize and/or burn. Also, the thick mixture bubbles & spurts so don't get burned!
- Combine the arrowroot & milk in a small bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the banana mixture in to a large bowl and mash with the sugar. Add the arrowroot/milk mixture & mix well.
- Butter an 8x8 baking dish and pour the mixture into this. Place in a 375F preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes, or until set and golden brown. Take from the oven and cool.
- Take your baked poke and cut into 2" squares. Place squares into individual bowls and pour the coconut milk over the top. Allow to soak into the poke and serve.
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Delorenzo Warren
[email protected]This is my new favorite recipe!
Monei Mojanaga
[email protected]I will definitely be making this dish again.
Jovana Ilin
[email protected]This is the perfect dish for a summer party or potluck.
Sakr Al Ali
[email protected]Overall, this dish is delicious, healthy, and easy to make. I highly recommend it!
aliko san
[email protected]This dish is packed with healthy ingredients, like fish, vegetables, and whole grains.
Chaudhary Munawar
[email protected]I love how colorful this dish is. It's a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.
Athuman Sankole
[email protected]The flavors in this dish are amazing. The combination of sweet, sour, and salty is perfect.
Mukesh k Yadav
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's ready in less than 30 minutes.
Keelynn Elkins
[email protected]This dish is very budget-friendly. I was able to make it for less than $10.
Suraj kumar Mahato
[email protected]I'm on a low-carb diet, so I used cauliflower rice instead of white rice. It was a great way to reduce the carbs without sacrificing flavor.
Rita Tamang
[email protected]I have a gluten allergy, so I used gluten-free soy sauce in the marinade. The dish was delicious and I didn't have any problems.
Raul Barrios
[email protected]I made a vegetarian version of this dish by using tofu instead of fish. It was just as delicious!
Glorious Good
[email protected]I love spicy food, so I added a bit of chili pepper to the marinade. It gave the dish a nice kick.
Toseeq Haider
[email protected]As a beginner cook, I found this recipe to be very easy to follow. The instructions were clear and the dish turned out great.
Donna Guldemond
[email protected]I served this dish at my last dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the flavors.
Carys Thackwray
[email protected]This is a great recipe for busy parents. It's quick and easy to make, and my kids love it.
Regina Pritchard
[email protected]I love that this dish is so healthy and flavorful. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fish and vegetables.
Nigel Gertse
[email protected]I was skeptical at first, but this dish really surprised me. The combination of flavors is unique and very satisfying.
Stephanie Hurst
[email protected]I've been making this dish for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always fantastic.
KAYEMBA EDWARD
[email protected]This was my first time trying Cook Islands poke, and it was delicious! The flavors were amazing and the fish was so fresh.