MANHA APIGIGI
A local chamorro specialty of Saipan made from grated young coconut, and tapioca flour then grilled in banana leaves. tender and tasty. This local dessert is everyone's favorite. This is usually requested on demand from locals whom have relocated somewhere else. Whenever they come back home for a visit, they often place large...
Provided by Connie "Kiyu" Guerrero
Categories Other Desserts
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Cut coconut into small pieces. Mix all ingredients together, add more coconut milk if needed to make a sticky but workable dough.
- 2. STEAM COOKING: (This is the easy and lazy way) Form dough into a 1 inch wide, 1/2 inch deep and 6 inch long flattened log and wrap in banana leaves. Steam for 25 minutes, then pat dry.
- 3. COOKING ON THE GRILL: (Best way to cook it the original way) Form dough into a 1 inch wide, 1/2 inch deep and 6 inch long flattened log and wrap in banana leaves. Grill over coals until it outside begins to char. Eat hot or cold.
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