Poi (dessert)
| Type | Pudding |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Samoa |
| Main ingredients | Banana, Coconut milk |
Poi is a traditional Samoan dessert made from mashing overripe bananas with coconut milk into a smooth paste.[1] The dessert is usually eaten chilled, traditionally by mixing cold water into the paste, with modern recipes using crushed ice instead.[2] Vanilla, lemon and sugar can also be added to enhance the flavour.
See also[]
- Po‘e – A similar Polynesian dessert made from bananas, but with a more solid consistency.
- Poi – A fermented mashed paste made from taro, eaten by the Native Hawaiians.
- List of desserts
References[]
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- Samoan cuisine
- Banana dishes
- Fruit dishes
- Foods containing coconut
- Polynesian cuisine
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