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Ivi Yaca
Photo: Jonas Ducker

Ivi Yaca

5 ingredients 7 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

463
Calories
5g
Protein
30g
Fat
50g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Banana 1 medium (118g) 105
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 dozen whole ivi nuts
  • 1/2 to 3/4 thick coconut cream
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar (depending on taste)
  • banana leaves
  • water

Directions

1

1. Select ivi nuts. Scrape off brown skin. Wash well and soak in water to prevent browning.

2

2. Grate finely.

3

3. Add coconut cream and sugar.

4

4. Wrap in banana leaves to make parcels in sizes according to preference.

5

5. Place the parcels into boiling water, bring to the boil, and simmer for about an hour until the ivi is cooked.

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Category:Fijian Recipes

7

Category:Fijian Snacks

Recipe sourced from fandom

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