Kale Moa & Vegetable Taro Skillet – Authentic Samoa Recipe
Golden Samoan home-style curry skillet packed with root vegetables and rich coconut gravy.
- Country of Origin
- 🇼🇸 Samoa (Polynesia, Oceania)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Cubed taro or Yukon potatoes, Carrots, Bell peppers, Curry powder, Coconut cream
Ingredients for Kale Moa & Vegetable Taro Skillet (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) cubed taro or Yukon potatoes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups carrots, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup bell peppers
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with curry powder
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Samoa seasoning (coconut cream, garlic, scallions)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and curry powder for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add cubed taro or Yukon potatoes and carrots along with coconut cream, garlic, scallions, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with bell peppers and serve straight from the skillet.