12 very ripe bananas
1 qt. water
1/2 pkg. tapioca
1 c. coconut milk
1/2 c. sugar
(1 c. canned milk with 1 tsp. coconut extract) may substitute 1 c. coconut milk

Skin bananas and break into small pieces and place in medium size pot. Add water and boil slowly for approximately 15 minutes. Mash bananas in the pot with potato masher. Slowly pour in tapioca and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sugar and coconut milk. Remove from heat. May be served warm or cool.

Samoans eat suafa'i hot for breakfast or cool for dessert.