Chicken fafa is a traditional Tahitian dish consisting of chicken pieces simmered in coconut milk and served with fafa leaves , a local variety of spinach that can be substituted with regular spinach. This naturally gluten-free offers a creamy texture typical of Polynesian cuisine . Quick and easy to prepare, it's best enjoyed with white rice or uru (breadfruit) for a truly authentic meal. It's enough to transport you, for the duration of a meal, to the Pacific Islands.

Tahitian Chicken Fafa, with Coconut Milk and Spinach 🇵🇫🥥

Polynesia

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Preparation time 10 mins Cooking time 25 mins Total time 35 mins

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4

Cooking method: Traditional Recipe themes: S Saint-Valentin

Ingredients

Servings

• 500g of chicken breast cut into large pieces

• 300g of fresh or frozen spinach (or fafa leaves)

• 1 can of coconut milk (400 ml)

• 1 chopped onion

• 2 cloves of chopped garlic

• 2 tablespoons of coconut or olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok and fry the onion and garlic until golden brown.

2. Add the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides.

3. Pour in the coconut milk and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.

4. Add the spinach and continue cooking for 5 minutes, until tender.

5. Season with salt and pepper, then serve hot with rice or breadfruit.

Keywords: Tahitian chicken fafa, gluten-free Tahitian recipe, traditional Polynesian dish, chicken with coconut milk and spinach, Pacific Island cuisine

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