Description
Po'e is a Tahitian dessert where sweet potato starch is cooked in coconut milk to form a custard-like gel.
Technical
During heating, starch granules gelatinize and proteins denature, creating a smooth matrix. Coconut fat emulsifies with the starch, stabilizing the gel network, while a slight acidification from lime juice promotes retrogradation and firming of the gel.
Science
Primary Reaction
Starch gelatinization and protein denaturation in a coconut milk matrix
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
coconutsweet potatocitruswarmmildtoastedvanilla-likefloralearthynutty