DISH RESEARCH · Side dish
Towamata
Also known as: Towamoto, Trobriand Mashed Yam with Coconut
A Trobriand preparation of yam or another boiled garden vegetable mashed and creamed with shredded coconut.
About Towamata
A Trobriand preparation of yam or another boiled garden vegetable mashed and creamed with shredded coconut.
Ingredients in Towamata
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