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The health benefits of coconuts are well documented. Delicious sliced open on the spot
for a refreshing drink and satisfying snack, coconuts are also dried for use in a variety
of meals and dishes. Coconut oil is an excellent and healthy ingredient in shakes and
smoothies. Try some of these international soup, main course and desert recipes that
incorporate the milk or oil of coconuts.
African Coconut Cream and Banana Soup
Ingredients:
1 dozen small green bananas
2 cups home made chicken, fish or vegetable stock
1 cup coconut cream
1 small onion, chopped
Fresh hot chili, to taste
Method:
1. Peel and grate the bananas or
puree in a blender, if preferred, then mix with the stock.
2. Saute the onion and chili until soft.
3. Mix all the ingredients
together and heat but do not allow to boil.
4. Decorate with fresh parsley or coriander.
Main Course Using Coconut Milk
Many people confuse coconut milk with the liquid found inside a coconut, which is coconut water. Coconut milk is extracted from the
meat of coconuts. The fresh meat can be
squeezed directly (usually referred to as coconut cream) or it can be grated, mixed with
hot water and then squeezed, making a thinner coconut milk. It can easily be made at home
or it can be purchased at stores, canned or frozen.
Spicy Potato Curry with Coconut Milk
Ingredients:
3 cups potatoes, cut into cubes
1/2 cup coconut cream, 1/2 cup coconut milk
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 sliced red chilies, or more, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Method:
1. Fry the cumin seeds, onion and
chilies until the onion is soft.
2. Add potatoes and then stir in the coconut milk.
3. Simmer on a low heat until potatoes are soft.
4. Add the coconut cream and seasoning, to taste.
5. Bring to a boil, allow to cook at a high heat for a minute or two, and then turn off
the heat.
6. Serve hot with brown rice.
Coconut Oil and Strawberry Smoothie
Healthy strawberry smoothies are
packed with phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals and enzymes that come in a whole-food form.
Combined with coconut oil, a
strawberry smoothie is rich and filling enough for a complete meal.
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/3 cup raw almonds, soaked
1 and 1/2 cups water
Method:
Blend until smooth and strain to
remove almond meal. (10.06.2010, Fleur Hupston, citizen journalist) http://www.naturalnews.com/z029948_coconut_milk_recipes.html
Sources:
http://www.antioxidants-for-health-...
http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/
http://www.nursingdegree.net/blog/3...
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