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Fiona Campbell

09.09

2025

pandanus

Mokwan (Pandanus Paste)

Mokwan (Pandanus Paste) Ripe Bob (pandanus) Families and friends create um (earth oven).Pull pandanus keys off and wash.Place in um and cook for many hours.Unearth from um and cool on coconut fronds.Macerate to create a juicy paste, add to cooking pot and simmer until it changes colour to red or light brown.Spread paste on banana …

09.09

2025

Papaya

Drying Papaya 

Drying Papaya 2-3 ripe papayas1 tbsp lime juice Prepare the papaya:– peel the fruit in half, remove seeds, and slice into thin strips or cubes (¼–½ inch thick).Soak to keep colour (optional):– mix 1 tablespoon of lime juice with 1 cup of water– soak slices for 5-10 minutes.Dry the papaya:– food dehydrator: place slices on …

08.09

2025

Amaranth grain

Brazilian Spinach Amaranth Tabouli

Brazilian Spinach Amaranth Tabouli A fresh, healthy salad with a tropical twistThis dish is full of fibre, vitamins, and flavour. Perfect as a side dish or light lunch. 1 cup amaranth grain2 cups water1½ cups fresh Brazilian spinach (finely chopped)1 medium tomato (chopped)1 small cucumber (chopped)2 spring onions (finely sliced)2 tbsp fresh mint leaves (chopped …