Luau Stew Recipe

A traditional Hawaiian stew made with taro leaves, coconut milk, and your choice of meat or seafood.

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 1 hr

Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Hawaiian

Servings servings

Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

Large pot
Knife
Cutting board

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

1 lb Taro leaves
1 can Coconut milk 14 oz
1 lb Pork shoulder or chicken thighs cut into chunks
1 tbsp Salt
2 cups Water

Instructions:

1. Rinse the taro leaves thoroughly and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a large pot, add the meat and salt. Cook over medium heat until the meat is browned.
3. Add the chopped taro leaves to the pot and pour in the coconut milk and water. Stir well.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the taro leaves are tender and the flavors are well combined.
5. Serve hot with rice or poi.

Notes:

Feel free to substitute the meat with seafood like shrimp or fish for a different twist.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Luau Stew

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