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Cari coco recipe
Savor the tropical flavors of this coconut curry!
Ingredients
- 600 g chicken thighs
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 20 g coriander leaves
How to make Cari coco
- Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for another minute until aromatic.
- Add 600 g of chicken thighs to the pan and brown them for 5-7 minutes on all sides.
- Stir in 2 tbsp of curry powder and chopped bell pepper, along with 1 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of black pepper.
- Pour in 400 ml of coconut milk, stir well, and bring to a simmer.
- Let it simmer on medium-low heat for 25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves just before serving.
What is Cari coco?
Cari coco is a traditional dish from Seychelles, simmered in one pot, and takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken thighs, coconut milk and coriander leaves. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Cari coco take?
At 45 minutes it is quicker than 69% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 19 dishes built on chicken thighs. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 25 minutes.
Any tips for making Cari coco?
Allow the curry to simmer well for depth of flavor.
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