I found some great sources for BPA-free cans of coconut products, and now I am on a coconut BINGE!! This is one delicious recipe that I have been making variations on (adding cauliflower, ditching the tomato, and so on..) and in all it’s variations, it still tastes amazing in the face!
I am trying to incorporate more coconut milk, cream and water into my diet, because the health benefits being screamed from every ancestral diet plan in the blogosphere are simply too loud to ignore, haha.
From the BBC Good Food website:
Coconut cream and coconut milk are made in a way surprisingly akin to their dairy counterparts. Coconut flesh (the white part) is grated and soaked in hot water. The coconut cream rises to the top and can be skimmed off. The remaining liquid is squeezed through a cheesecloth to extract a white liquid that is coconut milk. By repeating this process, the coconut milk becomes thinner. The thicker version is used for desserts and rich sauces. Thin coconut milk is used for cooking curries and soups.
Why Eat Coconut Milk
Coconuts – and coconut milk – is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5 and B6 and minerals including iron, selenium, sodium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorous. Unlike cow’s milk, coconut milk is lactose free so can be used as a milk substitute by those with lactose intolerance.
Coconuts contain significant amounts of fat, but unlike other nuts, they provide fat that is mostly in the form of medium chain saturated fatty acids (MCFAs) in particular, one called lauric acid. Lauric acid is converted in the body into a highly beneficial compound called monolaurin, an antiviral and antibacterial that destroys a wide variety of disease causing organisms. Consumption of coconut milk may help protect the body from infections and viruses!
MCFAs are also rapidly metabolised into energy in the liver. Unlike other saturated fats, MCFAs are used up more quickly by the body and are less likely to be stored as fat! So this is a great “losing weight” diet foot!
But enough about coconut! On with the yummy recipe!
You Will Need:
2 cups basmati rice 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 large tomato, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons curry powder 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup vegetable stock Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (look for BPA-free cans!) One 13.5-ounce can coconut milk (look for BPA-free cans!) 1 to 2 tablespoons honey 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
1. Cook the basmati rice according to the package instructions.
2. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper and cook until the onions are tender.
3. Stir in the curry powder and garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the vegetable stock and stir to scrape up all the brown bits in the pan.
4. Add the chickpeas, tomato, cilantro, coconut milk, honey and a squirt of sriracha. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
5. Serve the curry over the rice and enjoy!
What is your favorite way to eat coconut milk? Share below!
Aw that awesome and yum recipe! It’s something new and interesting to me, i’ve never seen before dish like this. I will make it, looks easy to cook! Thanks for sharing!
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I love making recipes with coconut milk. I found a recipe a couple of years ago, and I’ve sort of been hooked ever since like you! So creamy and different:)
I have never cooked with coconut milk Gingi, it sounds like I am going to have to try it now… it has a lot of wonderful health benefits… I am not into curry though, so I would skip that one xox
Coconut curry is just about the only think I use coconut milk for. Though I have used it to make alfredo sauce and vegan fudge. The latter was absolutely divine! I love coconut milk, and I especially love that you can keep cans of it on hand for whenever you need it. It always feels like such a luxurious ingredient. And it’s a vegan miracle food when you are looking to replace dairy cream. This recipe sounds fantastic, by the way.
I tried to make vegan fudge with coconut cream, but it just wouldn’t whip! I even chilled it overnight and tried to follow the directions I found online perfectly.. I’ll try again soon! Any tips??
Coconut milk is a staple in our home. We actually just had a beef curry for dinner that my husband made. So good.
We use coconut milk to cook rice or one other favorite dish is Tom Kha Gai.
Mmmmm, beef curry sounds delicious!! You HAVE to share the recipe!
http://www.thaitable.com/thai/recipe/beef-massaman-curry
Also: http://www.thaitable.com/thai/recipe/massaman-curry-paste
Awesome!! I have to make this next!!
I LOVE coconut milk! I have even started using coconut oil as my moisturizer. It is amazing! What a fabulously delish recipe this is. Loving it 🙂
LOL, brace yourself for like a bazilliondy skin care coconut DIY recipes.. I’ve discovered it in my skin care routine too, haha..
Aw that awesome and yum recipe! It’s something new and interesting to me, i’ve never seen before dish like this. I will make it, looks easy to cook! Thanks for sharing!
xx
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Absolutely awesome blog, truly very inspiring, I love it, thank you for sharing, cannot wait to try your recipe, YUM!!!
xxx
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Comforting and delicious! Chickpea and coconut are something I can’t get enough..this is a perfect curry for me.
Yeah, I have made it multiple times since I discovered this recipe last month!
It looks so appetizing!
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this looks delicious, I love coconut <3
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I love making recipes with coconut milk. I found a recipe a couple of years ago, and I’ve sort of been hooked ever since like you! So creamy and different:)
Yeah, it’s a great escape from the “same old”!
I have never cooked with coconut milk Gingi, it sounds like I am going to have to try it now… it has a lot of wonderful health benefits… I am not into curry though, so I would skip that one xox
Ohhhh, you have to try it!! It’s so good!! <3
This looks wonderful, love the use of chickpeas in this recipe and need to try it. Thanks!
so very delish
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Looove the recipe, so easy to make and I have most of the ingredients in my fridge!
Thanks for sharing that!!!
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For sure!! <3 <3
Coconut curry is just about the only think I use coconut milk for. Though I have used it to make alfredo sauce and vegan fudge. The latter was absolutely divine! I love coconut milk, and I especially love that you can keep cans of it on hand for whenever you need it. It always feels like such a luxurious ingredient. And it’s a vegan miracle food when you are looking to replace dairy cream. This recipe sounds fantastic, by the way.
I tried to make vegan fudge with coconut cream, but it just wouldn’t whip! I even chilled it overnight and tried to follow the directions I found online perfectly.. I’ll try again soon! Any tips??
Don’t get me in a room with chickpeas! LOL!
I’m absolutely a believer in coconut milk now! The photos are great. I love, love, love chickpeas.
Well thanks… Now I’m super hungry. 😉
Make some! haha!
Chicken, Curry and Coconut Milk – sounds delicious! xo
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Gosh, you’re making me so hungry, dear! xoxo
Yum! This looks awesome!
-Ashley
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This sounds SO delightful. I’m also on a coconut oil / coconut milk binge and this recipe is definitely getting added to the binder!!
Awesome!! Let me know what you think!! <3
Looks good Gingi … but I would make a cauliflower rice to accompany the chicken.
It suits my LCHF lifestyle better …
All the best Jan
That actually sounds AMAZING!!
This dish looks great! YUM! I saw you over at Christine’s blog – The Raw Project – and had to stop by! Glad I did 🙂 Nice place you have here!
Oh yay! I am so glad you stopped by!!! I’m heading over to your blog now to say hi! <3
Coconut and curry is such a great combination. And I see that you added some sriracha in the mix. YUM!
l love it ,l can’t wait to eat it.
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I absolutely love this. Love it!
lovely look, love love!