Papua New Guinea Saksak

Saksak is Papua New Guinea’s gift from the sago palm: sago starch mixed with water, formed into soft cakes or dumplings and cooked until translucent and jelly-like. It is a staple food in the Sepik and Gulf regions, where sago has fed families for centuries.

Steamed saksak is delicate and mildly sweet, made luxurious with a pour of coconut cream. It is served warm at home and at celebrations, often alongside mumu pork or as a sweet snack on its own.

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