Is anyone familiar with micronesian or polynesian cooking?!

Question: Is anyone familiar with micronesian or polynesian cooking?

I grew up in a town with a large pacific islander population. Anyone familiar with the culture knows that noone does a cookout like these lovely people.. through my various unique dining experiences there was a dish that I thought for years was some kind of deliciously prepared meat, but came to find out it was actually some kind of plantain or banana. I desperately want to identify and recreate this dish for my wife who has never gotten to experience the incredible food this culture has to offer. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Answers:

Ok, I think you had green banana. This is a Samoan and served alongside fish and corned beef dishes.

3 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
1 large onion, chopped
6 small unripe (green) bananas

Directions

1. Combine the coconut milk and onion in a bowl; set aside.

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Boil the bananas in their skin for 30 to 40 minutes; drain. Run the bananas under cold water until they are cool enough to handle. Remove the bananas whole from their skins.

3. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Place the bananas in the pan. Pour the coconut milk mixture over the bananas. Cook until the coconut milk is foamy. Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving.

There are multiple Polynesian dishes that you might have had but I think that this is the one you remember. If not, try looking up a Samoan Palusami or Tongan Lupulu at this site. http://alohaworld.com/ono/

From Hawaii

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