A Polynesian fruit pudding thickened with starch, most often made with banana and served with coconut milk; it is not Hawaiian raw-fish poke. Serve it with iced tea.
Po'e (Polynesian Banana Pudding)
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A soft, sticky baked banana pudding with vanilla, served warm in pieces with coconut milk. Makes 6 servings in about 1 hr 5 min.
Prep
25 min
Cook
40 min
Total
1 hr 5 min
Servings
6
Diet
Vegan
Ingredients
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servings
Scales from a half to a double batch; give a bigger batch a little more time.
- 1 ¾ lb (800 g)very ripe bananas, peeled
- 1 ½ cups (180 g)tapioca flour
- ¼ cup (50 g)sugar
- 1vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped
- 1 tbspneutral oil, for the dish
- 1 cup (250 ml)coconut milk, chilled
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Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 F (180 C) and oil a 9-inch (23 cm) baking dish, or line it with a banana leaf.
- Mash the bananas to a smooth puree.
- Mix in the tapioca flour, sugar and vanilla seeds until thick and smooth.
- Spread in the dish and bake 35 to 40 minutes until set and glossy with a golden edge.
- Cool slightly, cut into chunks, and serve warm with coconut milk poured over.
Tips
- Use bananas with black spots for sweetness.
- Taste the batter and adjust the sugar.
- A banana leaf adds fragrance.
- Good with iced tea.
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make po'e (polynesian banana pudding)?
Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 6 servings.
How should I store po'e (polynesian banana pudding)?
Refrigerate, covered, up to 3 days; rewarm gently.
Can I make po'e (polynesian banana pudding) ahead?
It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped. Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
Is this recipe vegan?
Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.
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Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 6 servings this recipe makes.
357
Calories / serving
11.0g
Fat
66.9g
Carbs
2.4g
Protein
26.6g
Sugar
Whole recipe (6 servings): ~2142 cal · 66g fat · 401g carbs · 14g protein · 160g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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