Ni-Vanuatu Tuluk-Style Spiced Beef & Cassava Skillet – Authentic Vanuatu Recipe
Inspired by Vanuatu’s famous steamed cassava-wrapped beef parcels, baked golden in a skillet.
- Country of Origin
- 🇻🇺 Vanuatu (Melanesia, Oceania)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Seasoned minced beef, Grated cassava or potato mash, Wilted island greens, Garlic, Ginger
Ingredients for Ni-Vanuatu Tuluk-Style Spiced Beef & Cassava Skillet (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) seasoned minced beef, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups grated cassava or potato mash, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup wilted island greens
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Vanuatu seasoning (ginger, scallions, coconut cream)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, garlic, and ginger, scallions, coconut cream for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine seasoned minced beef and grated cassava or potato mash with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with wilted island greens and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.