Fa’alifu Ulu by Marvin Tevaga

Enjoy a true taste of Polynesia with Fa‘alifu Ulu by Marvin Tevaga — a rich, comforting island favorite made with breadfruit simmered in coconut milk. This traditional Samoan-Hawaiian dish blends tender ulu, savory corned beef, and sweet Maui onions, seasoned with Hawaiian salt for the perfect balance of creamy and salty flavors.

If you love local comfort food, try Ulu Stew by Chef Noa Alo for another flavorful way to enjoy breadfruit. Learn more about Breadfruit (Ulu) — the nutritious Pacific staple that has sustained island communities for generations.

Simple, hearty, and full of aloha, this Fa‘alifu Ulu brings authentic island flavor straight to your table.

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Fa’alifu Ulu by Marvin Tevaga

Marvin Tevaga is a husband, father of 5, Maui police officer, musician and Lahaina resident. Marvin was born and raised on the island of Maui where his love for music began. He comes from a family of Polynesian entertainers and at eight years old, he picked up the ukulele for the first time; 30+ years later he is still strumming away!  

Uncle George Kahumoku, Marvins high school teacher at Lahainaluna High School, gave him his very first ukulele that he still has today. In a full circle kind of way, Marvin is a resource officer at Lahainaluna High School.  

When he is at work, you can find him singing and playing music with the students. It's how he communicates with them and says you would be amazed at how music can bring people together.  

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Course Side Dish

Cuisine Hawaiian

Servings 8 Serves

Calories 189 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 3  whole  ulu unripe 
• 2  cans coconut milk
• 1  handful  hawaiian salt
• 1  medium  Maui onion 
• 1  can  New Zealand corned beef 

Instructions

 

• Peel and cut ulu into 2-3 inch pieces.
• Place in large stock pot with water and bring to boil.
• Let simmer for 20-25 minutes.
• Slice onion.
• Mix coconut milk and onion in a bowl and masage onion for 5mins.
• Set coconut milk aside.
• Drain cooked ulu in a colander then mix with coconut milk/onion mixture.
• Mix gently to combine. Serve warm or room temperature serve with New Zealand corned beef.

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 61mgPotassium: 212mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 0.05gVitamin A: 0.001IUVitamin B1: 0.02mgVitamin B5: 0.1mgVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 3mg

Keyword breadfruit, corned beef, ulu, faalifu ulu recipe

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