For an extra touch of flavor, try adding a pinch of salt to the coconut milk sauce. If you don't have time to let the rolls rise, you can use pre-made sweet rolls instead. These are best served warm, but they are also delicious at room temperature. Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar in the sauce to your liking.
Pani PoPo
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PREP TIME5 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS27
Transport yourself to a Samoan paradise with these sweet, pillowy rolls bathed in a luscious coconut cream sauce. A simple yet unforgettable treat, perfect for any occasion.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate33 g
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Cholesterol1 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat7 g
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Sodium156 mg
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Sugar18 g
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Fat9 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
30 mins
Arrange the thawed dinner rolls in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover the dish loosely with plastic wrap and let the rolls rise in a warm place until they have doubled in size (approximately 30 minutes).
02
Step
3 mins
In a saucepan, combine 14 ounces of water, coconut milk, and sugar. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 ounce of water and cornstarch until smooth. Bring the coconut milk mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your liking (about 3 minutes).
03
Step
0 mins
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the plastic wrap from the risen rolls.
04
Step
10 mins
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Then, carefully pour the coconut sauce over the rolls, ensuring that at least half of each roll is submerged. Return the rolls to the oven and continue baking until they are golden brown and cooked through (5 to 10 minutes more).
05
Step
5 mins
Let the Pani PoPo cool slightly in the baking dish for 3 to 5 minutes before serving warm. This allows the sauce to soak into the rolls a bit more.
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Nikita Murphy
May 23, 2025This recipe is so easy and delicious! My family loved it.
Chloe Rosenbaum
Apr 30, 2025I added a little vanilla extract to the sauce, and it was perfect!
Jerod Heathcote
Apr 7, 2025The coconut sauce is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Blaze Hammes
Mar 27, 2025A simple yet comforting dessert that reminds me of home.