Tavioka Solo Fiji Style | Steamed Coconut & Cassava Pudding/Cake

Vakalolo is a soft and sticky cake/pudding that is steamed in banana leaves. The banana leaves impart a flavor that elevates the dish to another level. This simple, yet tasty, dessert/snack is an islander favorite.
Written recipe : bit.ly/Vakalolo
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[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Recipe: www.simplyblissfulliving.net/2018/05/vakalolo-steamed-coconut-cassava-dessert.html Also linked above!

[@mteokay1246]

First congrats on the dish. I'm Fijian so my apologies for a little correction - that is called tavioka solo or tavioka yaca or 'vakalavalava' or just tapioca or cassava cake. A variation on that and makes it even delish is mixing in equal parts grated ripe banana. Like amazing !! Another variation is baking the same in a pan ( like a cake ) and when done, cover the top with a thin or thick layer of whipped (stiff ) condensed milk & lemon. ... Now vakalolo means "in coconut cream". It's a desert where the pounded cooked cassava or breadfruit or taro is cut or shaped into bite size pieces and generously coated with coconut cream caramel - which is done by slowly melting brown sugar ( even white ) so it does not burn and once all melted and looking golden brown you add thick coconut cream then cook this for some time til it's reduced to a nice syrupy consistency. Apologies again for the correction.

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Absolutely no need to apologize! Thank you for correcting me! I will change the name right away. I’ve had the baked version with a topping and it is Amazing!

[@sanasingh5472]

Best food ever. Miss all Fiji food. This was my favourite.

[@leturlightshine9646]

Thank you fo such a beautiful recipe. I’m an Indo Canadian and my husband is Fijian. I can learn a lot of fijian food through your channel. Thank you 🙏🇫🇯

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

It’s my pleasure! ♥️

[@innaikuennasamayal]

Looks so yummmmm...it looks so moist nd soft 😍😍

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

It’s one of my favorites! You have the ingredients there, don’t you? You should try it!

[@yogishasingh6448]

My top favorite snack/desert. So delicious and healthy too. Favorite since my childhood in Fiji. I saw the Phillies make it using eggs and boy was I surprised. So I made a batch and let them try, boy oh boy, were they surprised more than me !😱. I love authentic Fiji foods. Vinkavakalevu lewa 💐🙏🏻⚘. Glad I found this channel. May you prosper more !!

[@dianadeller7579]

Yum yum!!! Hello, beautiful 🥰🥰🥂🥂🥂🌷🌷

[@innaikuennasamayal]

Congrats for 500 subs dear 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Thank you!

[@innaikuennasamayal]

Simply Blissful Living love u 😍😍 u deserve this nd further success 😘😘

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Love you too! And thank you 😘

[@Shivilalifestyle]

yummy my fav...will try it for sure

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

I love it too! It’s a must make around Christmas! 💗

[@tamekahoward7972]

Romi u always have something new. .. never heard of it before but look nice 👍

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Thank you Tameka! We ate this a lot growing up because the ingredients were available in our garden. Crazy how we miss the most simple things about the country once we move! Thanks for watching love! ♥️

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Reminds me a little bit of Guyanese cassava pone. Except this is steamed. Great recipe Romi!

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

We have a cassava cake recipe in Fiji. Is Cassava Pone baked? I think Ive watched the video on your channel, but don't quite remember :)

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Simply Blissful Living Yes cassava pone is baked. I dont have it on my channel yet.

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

I've seen that recipe somewhere, because I remember it being really close to Cassava Cake (tavioka yaca). Maybe we should collab on that video ;)

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Simply Blissful Living Ooohh yes.

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Let’s chit chat 😉

[@msomimelon]

I was surprised when I first heard your voice I thought you were Asian(Filo). When you started narrating and using the word 'i', I was shook. No insult Intended 🥰 Your voice just reminded me of my very cute petite Filo friend. Thanks for the upload. Some I purchased in the past at the fiji markets had a brown sauce oozing out around the cassava cake. Is that just more sugar sauce?

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

No insult taken! Although I’m a Pacific Islander, my heritage/background is South Asian (Indian) but I am glad I brought back some loving memories for you! I would guess the one you purchased probably had a caramel filling of sorts. ♥️ much love

[@angelafuentes4870]

I'm Venezuelan and my husband is Fijian... I want to surprise him cooking something delicious from his country. We live in USA and it's really hard for him to have a taste of home here.❤

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Hi Angela! So sweet of you! We’re in the US, in Northern California. With a few tweaks, it’s been very close to what we remember from home ♥️

[@tanweerhussain9980]

fiji sugar is the best ...

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Agreed! Thanks for stopping by!

[@isimeliseresere5709]

Yummy it's been a while since I make it, miss my native food. Vinka

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

You’re welcome! I hope you give it a try soon!

[@pigeonlite]

Thank you. Have been looking for this recipe for a while. Love how you have kept it simple and easy. Will definitely try...

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

My pleasure! No need to overcomplicate something that was always so simple and delicious :) :) Thank you so much for stopping by!

[@MegaElum]

Traditional vakalolo ginger was never used

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Then don’t use it when you make it ... 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@devikadutta7665]

It’s solo or vakalolo

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

I think there are various names for this dish depending on your household. Whatever you or someone else may call it, it definitely is yummy!

[@kingchotuh9367]

OMG ! Amazing keep up the good work 😍👅👅

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Thank you so much! Appreciate the feedback and you stopping by!

[@jayantlal6258]

Our favourite vakalolo in Fiji. Vinaka vakalevu.

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

You’re welcome. (Sorry hum Fijian meh nai janta Kaise bolo). It’s one of my favorites too!

[@jayantlal6258]

Means thank you very much.

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

I understood that part. I just don’t know how to say you’re welcome in Fijian. 😉

[@trynamakegainz]

I couldn’t remember the name of this but my favorite dessert 😋😍

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

It’s so yummy! I love it too!

[@Priya-yv2xi]

Lovely recipe. Some Fijians use some nutmeg too, I guess everyone has their preffered variation of making it. I liked yours, and the caramel color looks so inviting girl. Thanks for sharing.

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Thank you love! ❤️

[@acesoul479]

music too loud 🙉

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Taina Basken thanks for the feedback.

[@shireen1525]

So glad l found your channel 😍😍😍

[@shaleenpratap8450]

Wow that’s super delicious and yes just need a cup of tea thank you 🙏🏻 Ginger will taste amazing sis God Bless regards to you from New Zealand 🌻🌻

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Thank you so much Shaleen!

[@shaleenpratap8450]

@@SBLtasteoffiji You are very welcome

[@shafinahussein1888]

awesome !!! tastes yum

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Thank you! So happy you liked it! It’s one of my favs!

[@dove7778]

I didnt know how to use the banana leaf so now that i know i will try and make it..

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

I don’t remember if I shared this tip in my video but if you place the leaves on fire just briefly, it makes it more pliable. Any type of heat will help it become easier to work with. I hope this helps :)

[@shivendeo1616]

Really inspired from your channel

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@kijilaovere2078]

Ginger ? Hmmm.....that's something new

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Try it! You may love it ;) my family has been making it with ginger since before I can remember

[@reynoldpaligaru8734]

This snack is called ‘madrai’ NOT Vakalolo!! Vakalolo is made with a lolo syrup!!!!!!

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

I grew up knowing this as vakalolo and do agree that there are various names for it and many variations. Hope you find the recipe you’re looking for.

[@RenuDevi-iq9qx]

omg--I am salivating as I watch this

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Thank you! I hope you try it out! 😁

[@gr8wh8orca53]

fetoh 👍

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

😂 thanks!

[@gr8wh8orca53]

@@SBLtasteoffiji sab theek thak? 😃

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Ekdum joolum! Aur tum? Sub right hai?

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Ekdum set. Tum right hai?

[@laviliqalikaono5146]

It's not Vakalolo. It's Tavioka-Yaca.

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Hey thanks for clarifying. Growing up in Fiji, in our household we always referred to it as vakalolo. I do agree that there are different names for it. Appreciate it!

[@angelicaaah1264]

What makes it Tavioka-Yaca instead of Vakalolo?

[@ashwinilata2555]

Wow nice1 .I will try

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Thank you!

[@riteshrana20]

I liked first.nice recipe 😊

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

#1! Thank you Ritesh! 💕

[@roshanigoundar2804]

Yummy vinaka vakalevu

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

It’s my pleasure! ♥️