Faikakai Malimali (Tongan Banana Dumplings)

A delicious dessert recipe from Tonga with a coconut caramel sauce for dipping

Course Dessert

Cuisine Tongan

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 539kcal

Author Darlene at International Cuisine

Put the sugar in a small saucepan over very low heat and dissolve slowly.
Just before the sugar reaches the boiling point, add in the thick coconut cream.
Mix well until the sauce is nice and thick. Set Aside

Bring a large pot of water to boil
While the water is heating up, in a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, 1/2 of the shredded coconut, mashed banana, sugar and vanilla . Mix all ingredients together.
Start adding in the water until you get a dry dough to form.
Reduce heat of the boiling water to a simmer
Roll into tablespoon sized balls and place them in the simmering water.
Boil the dumplings gently for about 10-15 minutes until they are cooked through. Drain using a slotted spoon and set aside.
Melt the butter in a large heavy. bottom skillet over low heat.
Add the other half of the shredded coconut into the butter and cook until it is a golden brown.
Put the dumplings into the pan and coat them as you turn them.
Remove and serve them with the coconut syrup, Enjoy!