Lau Lau

Step 1

Rinse taro leaves thoroughly under cold water.

Step 2

Pat taro leaves dry with paper towels.

Step 3

Trim taro leaf stems, leaving the tender leaf portion intact.

Step 4

Pat pork cubes dry with paper towels.

Step 5

Pat butterfish pieces dry with paper towels.

Step 6

Lay one taro leaf flat on a clean work surface.

Step 7

Place one pork cube and one butterfish piece in the center.

Step 8

Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the pork and fish.

Step 9

Fold taro leaf edges toward center to wrap tightly.

Step 10

Place wrapped bundle seam-side down in a second taro leaf.

Step 11

Fold outer leaf edges toward center to create a package.

Step 12

Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 8 bundles total.

Step 13

Pour 6 cups water into a large pot and bring to a boil.

Step 14

Place a steamer insert or metal rack inside the pot.

Step 15

Arrange lau lau bundles seam-side down on the steamer.

Step 16

Cover pot with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 17

Steam for 45 minutes until pork is very tender.

Step 18

Remove lau lau bundles from steamer with tongs.

Step 19

Place on a serving platter and serve warm immediately.