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Kulolo

Learn to make Kulolo, a traditional Hawaiian dessert rich in coconut and taro, with our easy recipe. Taste this sweet Hawaiian treat!
Course Dessert
Cuisine Hawaiian
Keyword chewy, coconut, easy, instant pot, kalo, steamed, taro
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 16
Author Tani Nakamitsu

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated raw taro
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup raw sugar
  • 4 ti leaves (optional)

Instructions

  • Line an 6-inch pan with foil or parchment paper.
  • Combine 2 cups grated raw taro, ½ cup coconut milk, and 1 cup raw sugar. Mix well.
    2 cups grated raw taro, ½ cup coconut milk, 1 cup raw sugar
  • Pour into prepared pan and cover with 4 ti leaves or foil.
    4 ti leaves
  • Then cover the entire pan tightly with foil to prevent any moisture from dripping into the Kulolo.

Steam:

  • Steam for 5-6 hours.

Pressure Cook:

  • Pressure cook for 2 ½ hours or 150 minutes.
  • Cool completely and cut into 1 ½ inch pieces. Serve and enjoy!