LU PULU

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This is a very common Tongan dish which requires canned NZ corned beef. If this is not readily available to you, you can find it at an island specialty grocery store, and sometimes certain Indian markets. However, I don't recommend using the dutch kind which is commonly found in grocery stores, as the taste is much different. Also, make sure that you use unsweetened coconut milk if possible.

Provided by Pikake21

Categories Polynesian

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 (12 ounce) can corned beef (New Zealand brands preferred)
8 ounces frozen package coconut milk, thawed
aluminum foil, and or banana leaf, for wrapping

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Wash and remove the stems from the lu'au leaves.
Chop the onion and tomato.
Thaw or make the coconut milk.
Layer two or three leaves in the palm of your hand.
Place a heaping tablespoon or so of onion and tomato into the center of the leaves.
Top with about 2 heaping tablespoons of corned beef (one can will make about 5-6 packets).
Ladle about 1/4 cup of coconut milk on top of it all.
Wrap the lu'au leaves into a bundle and then wrap and secure with banana leaf or aluminum foil.
Place the lupulu in a shallow pan and bake for about 1 hour.
Peek into the bundles to make sure the lu'au leaves are thoroughly cooked and a dark, soft green color. (This is important, as raw taro leaves irritate the skin and throat when not fully cooked).
Cook longer if necessary.
Remove from the aluminum foil and serve hot with whatever sounds nice--rice, yams, taro, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.3, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 83.3, Sodium 996.2, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 6, Protein 17.6

Rabby Hossan

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Yum!

Carnell Harris

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Great recipe!

Imdad Sopon

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Aliana Amaya

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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It's a waste of time and money.

Lazaros Mabunda

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This recipe was a complete disaster. The pork was dry and overcooked, and the sauce was watery and flavorless.

NajeebulHassan Channa

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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish didn't turn out well. The pork was tough and the sauce was too salty.

QT Zalutify

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I found this dish to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more seasoning.

Farhan Haashmi

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This dish is a bit spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.

Jacob Key

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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. It was delicious!

Rahima Ismail Ali

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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.

Marvin RamirezG

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I love the flavors in this dish. The pork is so tender and the sauce is perfect.

Ramya Kumudu

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Delicious!

Rashid Farooq

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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The pork was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.

brenda martinez

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I'm not a huge fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.

Shiju john

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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The pork is fall-apart tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful.

sp TYPIST

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I love this dish! The pork is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I always make a double batch so I can have leftovers.

MagPrime Long

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This was my first time making Lu Pulu, and it turned out great! The pork was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.