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Ti-coco curry

Ti-coco is the name for young green coconut, whose tender, jelly-like flesh is gently cooked in a spiced sauce. It is a typical vegetarian dish of the island, delicately flavoured with turmeric and often served with rice.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Open the young green coconuts, keep the water and the tender flesh, then cut the flesh into 2 cm cubes.
  2. Heat the oil and let the mustard seeds pop until they crackle.
  3. Add the sliced onions and let them brown for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Stir in the garlic, ginger, chili and curry leaves, then fry for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the turmeric, cumin and chopped tomatoes, then simmer for 4 minutes.
  6. Pour in the coconut water and extra water, then add the cubes of coconut flesh.
  7. Cover and simmer gently for 25 minutes until the flesh is tender, then adjust the seasoning and serve with rice.

Variations and tips

Creamy version. Add 10 cl of coconut milk at the end of cooking for a smoother sauce.

Using what's available here. If you can't find young green coconut, use unsweetened desiccated coconut soaked in warm water.

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