Authentic Samoan Palusami Recipe

Name: Authentic Samoan Palusami Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 5 mins
Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) bags fresh spinach; 1 (12 ounce) can corned beef, broken into pieces; 2 (10 ounce) cans coconut milk

Craving a taste of the islands? This Palusami recipe brings the flavors of Samoa to your table. While traditionally made with taro leaves and Samoan corn beef, this version uses easy-to-find substitutes for a convenient and authentic experience.

Total time1 hr 5 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time45 mins
Yield8 servings, 8

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Servings

Ingredients

2 (10 ounce) bags fresh spinach
1 (12 ounce) can corned beef, broken into pieces
2 (10 ounce) cans coconut milk

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for baking.
Create a base layer of fresh spinach leaves in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle a portion of the corned beef evenly over the spinach. Continue layering spinach and corned beef until all the spinach is used. The spinach will reduce in size during cooking, so don't worry about the dish being overly full. Pour both cans of coconut milk over the layered ingredients, gently pressing the leaves down with a spoon to ensure even distribution. Cover the dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil to retain moisture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the spinach has completely wilted and the coconut milk sauce is bubbly and heated through. Allow the dish to cool for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Calories: 252 kcal
Fat Content: 21 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 0 g
Sodium Content: 487 mg
Protein Content: 15 g
Cholesterol Content: 36 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 4 g
Saturated Fat Content: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g