Fafa is the Tahitian word for taro leaves, and the dish of the same name is one of the islands’ great comforts: chicken (or pork) simmered slowly with fafa in coconut milk until the leaves are silky and the broth is rich and green-tinted.
It is mild, sweet and soothing, with tender chicken and a sauce that tastes of coconut and earth. Serve it over steamed rice with a squeeze of lime to brighten it.

