Easy
Tongan
Faikakai Topai
Sweet dumplings in coconut caramel sauce, a popular Tongan dessert.
40
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Vegetarian
Cooking Times
20 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
Ingredients (9 items)
2.00 cups
All-purpose flour
2.00 tsp
Baking powder
0.50 cup
Shredded coconut
2.00
Banana
ripe, mashed
2.00 tbsp
Sugar
1.00 tsp
Vanilla extract
0.50 cup
Water
1.00 cup
Coconut cream
1.00 cup
Sugar (for syrup)
Instructions (7 steps)
1
Mix flour, baking powder, shredded coconut, mashed banana, sugar, and vanilla.
2
Add water to form a stiff dough.
3
Shape dough into small balls.
4
Boil dumplings in water until they float, about 10 minutes.
10 minutes
5
In a saucepan, melt sugar over low heat to make caramel.
6
Add coconut cream to caramel, stir until smooth.
7
Toss dumplings in syrup, serve warm.