Duruka (Asparagus Fern in Coconut)

Duruka, the young flower stalk of the cane plant, is one of Fiji’s most treasured seasonal foods, appearing in markets for only a few weeks each year. When the duruka season arrives, Fijians snap it up to cook in the traditional way — gently simmered in coconut cream.

What makes it great: duruka has a delicate flavor somewhere between asparagus and artichoke, with a tender-crisp bite that soaks up the rich coconut sauce beautifully. Its brief season makes it all the more special, and it is a true taste of Fijian home cooking.

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