COCONUT TARO GRATIN

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Found on www.chamorro.com "ANCIENT CHAMORU RECIPE..CIRCA 2004 A.D. ENJOYED BY TAOTAOMONAS AND MANMAKAHNAS UNTIL THE GUAMANIANS LANDED (Magellan 1521 A.D.)"

Provided by under12parsecs

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces butter
8 ounces white onions, chopped
3 tablespoons garlic, minced
5 ounces flour
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
1 1/2 cups water
5 lbs taro root (scrubbed, sliced into 1/4 inch slices and soaked in water)
2 cups panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, sweat the onions and garlic in butter over medium heat until the onions are clear.
  • add the flour, salt, pepper and cook for 1 minute, stirring. do not brown the roux.
  • whisk the coconut milk and water slowly into the skillet to prevent any lumps from forming.
  • bring the sauce to a boil and reduce by half, stir to prevent sticking. remove from heat. set aside.
  • spray a casserole dish with pan release.
  • drain the water from the taro. add the coconut sauce and toss to coat the slices.
  • pour the taro slices in the casserole dish and spread evenly.
  • cover with foil and bake at 350*f for 30 minutes.
  • remove foil and sprinkle panko bread crumbs. return to oven and bake at 400*f for 5 minutes or until bread crumbs are light brown.
  • remove from oven and let it rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
  • goes great with any grilled meat or fish.
  • if you want to sprinkle parmesan cheese or romano cheese go ahead -- i'm sure the manmakahnas won't mind. cheese is a guamanian adaption so make them happy.

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