Showing posts with label pork bun filling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pork bun filling. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Keke Pua'a Filling

If I had a FAQ, this Q would definitely be one of the most FA'd. From an email I received today:


Hi Panipopo,
Just wandering how to make the filling for the kekepua'a and what ingredients please.
Thanks

So here's a recipe from an old Samoan cookbook. This recipe is not mine and I have not tested it so there are no accompanying photos. But I wanted to give people a starting point for the filling. Keep in mind that this is a basic recipe, but as always, feel free to jazz it up by adding fresh ginger, sugar or whatever floats your boat.

3 lbs (1.5 kg) pork, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely diced
2 cups (500 ml) cold water
1/4 cup (60 ml) dark soy sauce

In a large fry pan, saute the pork and onion for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add the cold water and the soy sauce and stir well. Simmer until the pork is cooked. Remove from the heat and cover. Set aside to cool until ready to fill the keke pua'a.