Lūʻau (food)

Lūʻau, known alternatively as Poulet fafa in French Polynesia,[1] Rourou in Fiji[2] and Rukau in the Cook Islands[3] is a traditional Polynesian stew. The name of this dish in Hawaii and other parts of the pacific is derived from its main ingredient, Taro leaves, which are cooked down and coconut milk added. Variations of this dish differ between islands. In Hawaii, octopus is added to this dish alongside onion and garlic, the dish being referred to as Squid Lū'au.[4]

This article is about the Polynesian food. For other uses, see Luau (disambiguation).
Lūʻau
From top left, clockwise: tripe stew (ʻōpū kū), rice (laiki), ʻopihi poke, laulau, squid lūʻau, pipikaula shortribs, kālua puaʻa (kālua pig), and poi in the center.
Alternative namesPoulet fafa, Rourou, Rukau
TypeStew
Place of originPolynesia, Fiji
Region or stateCook Islands, French Polynesia, Hawaii
Main ingredientsTaro leaves, coconut milk

See also

References
  1. "Poulet Fafa Recipe (Tahitian chicken with taro leaves) Whats4eats". Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  2. "FIJIAN ROUROU (DALO LEAF) - Loving Islands". Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  3. "Rukau - A simple delight - Cook Islands News". Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  4. Squid Lu'au November/ December 2011 Afar page 66
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