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| Alternative names | Rētiʻa, Vatia,Nanē Pia[1] |
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| Type | Pudding |
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Polynesia |
| Region or state | American Samoa,French Polynesia,Hawaii,Samoa,Solomon Islands,Tonga,Tuvalu |
| Main ingredients | Coconut milk,starch |
Haupia is theHawaiian name for atraditional coconut pudding found throughoutPolynesia.
Haupia and other similar coconut puddings are a variety of traditional Polynesian pudding. Puddings made in the Pacific islands generally consist of two components; a base made from a starch such astaro orbreadfruit and anemollient such ascoconut milk oroil that bound the material together when cooked.[2]
Starch extracted from thepia (orPolynesian arrowroot) is the original thickening agent used in making this dish.[3] These puddings would originally have had a more mucilaginous consistency, and more so without refrigeration historically.Cornstarch (grain starch) is often substituted forpia in modern recipes which give a different texture overall more akin to gelatin. A suitable substitute for arrowroot starch would be another root starch likepotato starch ortapioca. Traditionalhaupia is vegan and does not contain gelatin, eggs, or dairy.
These coconut puddings that were made by the Polynesians were noted by early European explorers to have a resemblance in appearance and taste to the European dessertblancmange.[4][5]
A standard recipe calls forcoconut cream (orcoconut milk), water, sugar, salt, and starch to be mixed, then heated until thickened. The mixture may be chilled or left to set until firm.[citation needed]
Haupia remains a popular dessert on its own. It is often served along traditional Hawaiian dishes and atluaus. But it is also a versatile dish that can be incorporated into other desserts.
Haupia is popularly layered onchocolate pudding pie andsweet potato pie.[6]Haupia can also be used in place of buttercream in fillings for cakes, donuts (includingmalasadas), incorporated into ice cream, or provide a more local twist inalmond tofu.[7][8][9] McDonald's restaurants in Hawaii seasonally sell friedhaupia pies andtaro pies.[10]
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