Nita Akakiia (Stuffed Pawpaw) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From the Cook Islands Cook Book . Ingredients:
1 medium pawpaw, half-ripe |
1/4 cup chopped cooked cold meat |
3/4 cup cooked rice |
1 small onion |
2 tablespoons oil |
1 egg, beaten |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. Fry the onion in the oil over a low heat.
2. Cut the top off the pawpaw, scoop out the seeds.
3. Put all other ingredients into a bowl and mix all together.
4. Fill the pawpaw with the mixture.
5. Replace the top of the pawpaw securing with toothpicks.
6. Brush the outside with oil or butter.
7. Bake at 350 deg F until the vegetable is soft[about 45 minutes].
8. Serve with gravy or tomato sauce.
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