Faalifu Fa’i
Faalifu Fa’i Recipe – History, Tips & Serving Ideas | The Koko Samoa
Main ingredient: yellow
HB-0866 · Hand-built original
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Faalifu Fa’i Recipe – History, Tips & Serving Ideas | The Koko Samoa
Main ingredient: yellow
HB-0866 · Hand-built original
Faalifu Fa’i Recipe – History, Tips & Serving Ideas | The Koko Samoa
Main ingredient: yellow
HB-0867 · Hand-built original
Kale Moa (Pronounced KAH-lay MOH-ah) is absolutely wonderful. It's full of flavor, and has the best balance of sweet, savory, and spicy.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-1242 · Hand-built original
A Samoan cocoa rice pudding of cooked white rice combined with brewed koko Samoa, sugar and coconut cream — ready in about 20 minutes.
Main ingredient: rice
Pairs well with: coffee, orange juice, fresh fruit, toast
HB-1280 · Hand-built original
This hearty stew is inspired by moa fa’asaina, a traditional Samoan braised chicken dish. In this version, bite-size pieces of chicken breast are sautéed with bell pepper and onion, then simmered in a rich, savory sauce flavored with soy, vinegar, and garlic-ginger scallion paste. The stew is spooned over toasted coconut rice to soak up every bit of the flavorful sauce, and topped with sliced scallions for a perfect finishing touch.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-1507 · Hand-built original
Make oka Samoa, Samoan raw fish in coconut cream, for a fresh and citrusy island seafood dish.
Main ingredient: pound very fresh firm fish
Pairs well with: lemon wedges, tartar sauce, rice pilaf, coleslaw
HB-1582 · Hand-built original
Pisua Recipe – History, Tips & Serving Ideas | The Koko Samoa
Main ingredient: ¾ oz taro or cassava
HB-1758 · Hand-built original
Samoan glass noodles with beef, cabbage, carrot, celery, onion, and a savory soy broth.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-1987 · Hand-built original
This hearty stew is inspired by moa fa’asaina, a traditional Samoan braised chicken dish. In this version, bite-size pieces of chicken breast are sautéed with bell pepper and onion, then simmered in a rich, savory sauce flavored with soy, vinegar, and garlic-ginger scallion paste. The stew is spooned over toasted coconut rice to soak up every bit of the flavorful sauce, and topped with sliced scallions for a perfect finishing touch.
Main ingredient: pork
Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage
HB-1988 · Hand-built original
Sapasui is Samoa's signature one-pot dish, brought to the islands by Chinese traders and adapted with local ingredients. It is a fragrant braise of beef and pork in a sweet-savory soy gravy, traditionally served over white rice or taro.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-1993 · Hand-built original
Make sapasui soup, a Samoan noodle soup, for a warm island-style comfort bowl.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-1994 · Hand-built original
Make sua i'a, Samoan fish soup, for a light and comforting island seafood dish.
Main ingredient: firm white fish
Pairs well with: crusty bread, grilled cheese sandwich, green salad
HB-2245 · Hand-built original
Taufolo Recipe – History, Tips & Serving Ideas | The Koko Samoa
Main ingredient: available
HB-2306 · Hand-built original
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