PULIGI - SAMOAN COCONUT PUDDING

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This divine, moist and exotic dessert is a combination of coconut and spices. Traditionally cooks oven-bake puligi or steam it in an "imu", or underground oven. In this recipe you will find other methods that allow you to prepare it easily at home. Enjoy this warm (but not hot) with vanilla ice cream, cold with hot custard or simply plain. Posted for ZWT7.

Provided by Artandkitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup coconut milk
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pinch clove (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla powder or 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup oil

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat place 1 cups sugar & allow to dissolve into syrup. Reduce heat and still stirring add coconut milk (Attention! Caramelized sugar and coconut will bubble and it's really hot!). Don't stop to stir until sugar is melted and the syrup is smooth. Set aside to cool.
  • In a bowl mix all dry ingredients together.
  • In another bowl mix all wet ingredients including coconut caramel (it you like reserve ¼ cup for the glaze) combing them well together.
  • Add flour mixture to liquid mixture.
  • Pour batter in a greased mold.
  • Cooking method in oven with foil; Cover the butter with a greased aluminum foil and bake in pre-heated oven at 350°F/180°C for about 1 hour.
  • Cooking method in oven with boiling water; Bake in pre-heated oven where you placed a fire resistant bowl with hot water at 350°F/180°C for about 45-55 minutes.
  • Cooking method in steamer; This takes 1-1 ½ hours.
  • Take puligi out only when ready (wooden stick test) and glaze it brushing the reserved coconut caramel (option) on it.
  • Enjoy this warm (but not hot) with vanilla ice cream, cold with hot custard or simply plain.
  • Enjoy.

Janice Frick
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I'm willing to give this puligi recipe a try.


Masud Ahmed
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This puligi recipe seems a bit complicated, but I'm up for the challenge!


Nice Joke
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I'm not sure if I can find all of the ingredients for this puligi recipe, but I'm definitely going to try.


Ethan Neal
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This puligi recipe looks amazing! I love that it uses fresh coconut.


TL Baker
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I'm definitely going to make this puligi for my next party. It's sure to be a hit!


Muhammad Imran Gujjar
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This puligi recipe is a must-try for coconut lovers! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Micheal Whitecotton
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I can't wait to try this puligi recipe! It looks so delicious and easy to make.


Fang Dexa
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I love that this puligi recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Sphesihle Mvelase
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This puligi is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the day before and it was even better the next day.


Caleb Farley
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut desserts, but this puligi changed my mind! It was so delicious and I couldn't get enough of it.


wajeeha Creation's
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This puligi is the best I've ever had! The coconut and caramel flavors are perfectly balanced.


Lord Michael
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I followed the recipe exactly and the puligi came out perfect! It was so creamy and flavorful.


Imaz Ali
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This puligi recipe is a keeper! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Vangarude Kingston
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I made this puligi for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Bero Taye
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This recipe was easy to follow and the puligi came out delicious! I loved the combination of coconut and caramel.


Landon Hull (Calrissian97)
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The puligi turned out amazing! It was creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Uzair Shafeeq123
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This puligi recipe was a delight! The coconut and caramel flavors blended perfectly, creating a rich and creamy pudding. My family loved it.