Coconutspinach Food

SPAGHETTI WITH COCONUT SPINACH

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile heat oil in a large skillet. Add garlic, ginger, chili pepper, cinnamon and curry powder. Sautee for a minute or two (until fragrant).
• Add coconut milk and bring to a boil. Season with salt to taste.
• Add spinach, reduce heat to low and allow spinach to wilt. Remove from heat.
• Drain pasta, return to the pot and add the sauce. Spoon into bowls and top each serving with 1/2 tbs of desiccated coconut.

SPINACH AND COCONUT SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan.
• add the onions and the garlic and gently cook until transparent.
• add the potato and fry for 5 minutes longer.
• add the spinach and the vegetable stock and simmer until the potatoes are cooked (approximately 10 minutes).
• put into the blender and blend thoroughly.
• return to the saucepan and a low heat.
• add the creamed coconut and stir until melted.
• add the single cream.
• add plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
• serve.

CREAMED COCONUT SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat scant 1 tablespoon ghee in a large Dutch oven over medium. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain spinach in a sieve, pressing to remove excess liquid. Let cool slightly, then roughly chop.
• Return pan to medium heat and melt remaining 2 tablespoons ghee. Add shallots, ginger, and jalapeno and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in flour, cumin, and sugar and cook for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in coconut milk. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir chopped spinach into coconut mixture and season with salt and pepper.

COCONUT, CHICKPEA & SPINACH CURRY

Steps:

• Wash the rice a couple of times in cold running water, then leave to soak while you make the curry. Heat 1½ tbsp oil in a deep frying pan, and fry the onion for 10 mins until soft, but not turning golden.
• Add the garlic and fry for 1 min, then tip in the turmeric, cumin, garam masala and chilli powder, and toast for 30 seconds, stirring. Add the coconut milk and chickpeas. Simmer for 15 mins until the sauce has reduced slightly.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining ½ tbsp oil in a small pan with the cloves, cinnamon and a pinch of turmeric. Stir until the mixture smells fragrant. Drain the rice and add to the spices, stirring well to coat in the oil. Pour in 600ml boiling water, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low. Add a tight-fitting lid and simmer gently for 10 mins, without removing the lid.
• About 5 mins before the end of the curry's cooking time, stir in the spinach and break it up with a wooden spoon as it defrosts. Season well. Add the tamarind or lime juice to balance the sweetness of the curry. Serve in bowls with the fragrant, steaming rice, removing the large spices as you serve. Top with a pinch of the desiccated coconut, if using.