BULA from Fiji! What an absolute treat to be visiting this beautiful island in the South Pacific. We have been soooo spoilt with their tropical fruit. Each day brings new joy in eating pawpaw, pineapple, bananas and coconuts.
There are loads of amazing recipes that I just can't wait to share with you all, but my favourite raw treat at the moment is this delicious coconut date filled pawpaw.
This recipe may have to be a little adjusted to the ingredients available, but give it a whirl and be pleasantly surprised.
Coconut Date spread
2 mature coconuts, scraped
2 cups water
3 tsp Vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups dates, chopped
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| All in a days work... scraping coconuts :o) |
Combine the coconut and water into a bowl and combine well.
Add all the ingredients together in a food processer and process until a thick mixture results.
Half a pawpaw, scoop seeds out. Place a few spoons of coconut date mixture into the middle. Place a few slices of banana on top and sprinkle with fresh scraped coconut. And then...serve to a friend.
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| Roberta enjoying her raw dinner |
NI SA MOCE (goodbye and see you soon) from the Fijian Awde Family!
Ooooh, you're making my mouth water from memories! I visited some remote villages in the Solomon Islands a couple of years ago, and wow, the fruit is SO nice!! It is the only place I can eat pawpaw... over here (Australia), it's really bitter and ugh!! Your recipe sounds really nice, but I can't bring myself to eat pawpaw here :(
ReplyDeleteAm looking forward to seeing some more recipes!