Uter (Sweet Taro and Coconut Balls)

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Uter (Sweet Taro and Coconut Balls)

Uter (Sweet Taro and Coconut Balls) is a traditional Micronesian (from the Federated States of Micronesia) recipe for a classic snack or dessert made from mashed taro blended with grated coconut and sweetened with sugar. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Micronesian version of: Sweet Taro and Coconut Balls (Uter).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

15 minutes

Total Time:

35 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Vegetarian Recipes Dessert Recipes Federated-states-micronesia Recipes

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Uter or Utoar is a famous Micronesian food made from a blend of boiled and mashed taro with grated coconut and sugar.

Ingredients:

500g taro corms, peeled and chopped
100g fresh coconut, grated
4 tbsp brown sugar (or to taste)

Method:

Bring a pan of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add the taro pieces and cook for about 25 minutes, until fork tender.

Drain the taro, turn into a bowl and mash with the sugar until smooth.

Start adding the grated coconut, blending with the mashed taro until the mixture is thick enough for you to shape into balls.

Using your hands, scoop portions of the mixture and shape into balls (these can be small or large depending on personal preference).

Serve warm or cold as a dessert or snack.