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About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by mhisbliss(f): 11:43am On Aug 26, 2016 |
This is my first topic in food section, I've been learning alot here as a guest, thats why i decided to share this. about coconut COCONUTS, scientifically named Cocos Nucifera, are fruits of the coconut palm that grows in the tropics. Coconuts are simple dry nut known as fibrous drupe. The name coconut is derived from a Spanish and Portuguese word, Coco meaning monkey's face. Spanish and Portuguese explorers who discovered the coconut believe the round indented markings at its base resembled the face of a monkey. Coconut has been confirmed to be very useful from its husk, which is used as fuel, to the oil used in cosmetics and margarine; the coconut meat and water is used in preparing delicious meals and snacks. Coconuts are available all year round and can be stored for about four months at room temperature, which implies that you can go ahead and stock your warehouse with enough to last you this season. Coconut is highly nutritious and has many health benefits. It contains essential vitamins and the oil is said to be saturated, good for heart conditions. Coconut can be eaten raw and its water could serve as a refreshing drink. Just as the coconut palm can serve different purposes, similarly the fruit can be used for confectioneries, beverages and other mouth -watering recipes. Published studies in medical journals show that coconut, in one form or another may provide a wide range of health benefits. Coconut kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses. It kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, gonorrhea and other diseases. It also kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections. It helps expel tapeworms, lice, giardia and other parasites. It provides a nutritional source of quick energy. Coconut boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance. It also improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
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Re: About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by mhisbliss(f): 11:46am On Aug 26, 2016 |
COCONUT RICE Recipe for five servings REQUIREMENTS - 1 medium size coconut - 3 cups rice - 1 big size onion - 500g meat, washed, seasoned and cooked - 5 green peppers, chopped - 1 small tin tomato paste - 2 tablespoons margarine - 40ml groundnut oil - 4 fresh tomatoes - 1 can sweet corn - 1 can green pea - salt and seasonings to taste What you do Break coconut, remove from shell and scrape away the brown outer skin. Cut coconut into small chunks and blend with water. Thereafter, strain and sieve. Add extracted coconut liquid to pepper, onion and tomato paste. Add salt and other available seasoning to taste and bring to boil. Wash, add rice and cook until soft. Check at intervals to adjust seasoning and water if need be. Fry meat and garnish with tomato sauce. Serve with chilled orange juice. 3 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by mhisbliss(f): 11:47am On Aug 26, 2016 |
COCONUT RICE CAKE Recipe for five servings REQUIREMENTS - 1 cup sieved rice flour - 11/2 cups grated coconut - 3 eggs - 1/3 cup butter - 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder - 2 teaspoons vanilla - 1 cup of sugar - 2 cups milk What you do Mix sugar and butter very well until creamed. Add eggs to creamed mixture and mix in flour, vanilla, baking powder and milk. Pour mixture into a greased baking pan. Sprinkle grated coconut on top mixture and bake in an oven at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes. Serve with chilled juice of choice. 1 Like
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Re: About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by mhisbliss(f): 11:50am On Aug 26, 2016 |
COCONUT CUSTARD Recipe for eight servings REQUIREMENTS - 35g coconut flakes - 250ml coconut cream - 200ml milk - 3 eggs - 2 egg yolks - 1/2 cup brown sugar What you do In a medium size skillet cook coconut for approximately two to five minutes over medium heat until toasted. Remove it from the heat and place the content into a heatproof bowl. Combine the coconut cream and milk in a small saucepan. Bring it to a simmer over low heat and remove. In another separate heat-proof bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks and sugar. Add coconut cream mixture and whisk until combined. Pour evenly into six 3/4 -cup heatproof bowls. Cook the custards in a bamboo steamer over a wok one-third filled with simmering water for 25 to 30 minutes or until custard is set. Top custards with toasted coconut and serve. 2 Likes
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Re: About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by mhisbliss(f): 11:51am On Aug 26, 2016 |
COCONUT ICE CREAM Recipe for five servings REQUIREMENTS - 6 egg yolks - Pinch of salt - 1 can coconut cream - 2 cups heavy cream - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract What you do Beat the egg yolks with a mixer until they are a pale yellow and form a thick ribbon. Scald the cream in a saucepan and gradually stir cup of the cream into the egg yolks. Add the yolk mixture back to the saucepan. Cook custard for another two to four minutes but do not boil, so the custard can coat the back of a spoon. Cool the cream mixture and whisk in the can of cream of coconut, salt and the vanilla. Chill for at least one to two hours, then serve. 1 Like
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Re: About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by mhisbliss(f): 11:53am On Aug 26, 2016 |
COCONUT COOKIES Recipe for four servings REQUIREMENTS - 2 1/2 cups flour - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1 teaspoon soda - 1/2 cup granulated sugar - 1/2 cup brown sugar - 1 cup butter - 2 eggs - 2 teaspoons vanilla - 1 cup uncooked oats - 2 cups coconut, flaked What you do Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt into a bowl and mix. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, egg and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in oats and coconut. Shape to form one-inch cookies and arrange the cookies on greased cooking sheets. Bake in preheated oven 180 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with a soft drink of choice. 1 Like 2 Shares
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Re: About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by mhisbliss(f): 11:54am On Aug 26, 2016 |
COCONUT MUFFINS Recipe for six servings REQUIREMENTS - 2 cups boiling water - 4 eggs - 1/2 cup sugar - 1/2 cup brown sugar - 3 tablespoons butter - 2 cup flour - 1 cup oats, uncooked - 1 cup flaked coconut - 1 1/2teaspoons cinnamon, grounded - 1/2 teaspoon salt What you do Add to water, a mixture of salt and oats. Allow to rise for 20 minutes. Mix butter and sugar until smooth, add eggs and beat well. Combine flour and cinnamon and stir into creamed mixture. Add coconut and oats, Stir well. Preheat the oven to (350 degrees) and grease the muffin cups and fill to 2/3 full. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove muffins from the heat, cool and serve as desired. 1 Like
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Re: About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by okirewaju(f): 12:26pm On Aug 26, 2016 |
Coconut moi moi is delish. When I heard of it I said to myself there is no way I am going to eat that but i decided to try it one day and I loved it. So yummy. Next on my list is Coconut fried rice 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by lola024(f): 6:32am On Aug 27, 2016 |
Ohh....am going to try one of these out soon 1 Like |
Re: About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by LoveJesus87(m): 6:54am On Sep 05, 2016 |
mhisbliss:very wonderful |
Re: About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by mhisbliss(f): 6:54am On Sep 05, 2016 |
LoveJesus87: ![]() 1 Like |
Re: About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by barackodam: 11:35am On Sep 05, 2016 |
d'hell!!!!! on top agbon alone? Issorai, make una dey chop am |
Re: About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by arabianights: 1:12pm On Nov 25, 2016 |
okirewaju:please,what Is The Recipe?How Do I Make It? Am Presently On A Health Diet And Coconut Is One Of My Approved Items. |
Re: About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by okirewaju(f): 4:43pm On Nov 25, 2016 |
arabianights:Same way you prepare the moi moi but you add deshelled coconut to the beans then grind together. Hope you understand? |
Re: About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by ibietela2(m): 6:01pm On Nov 25, 2016 |
Person no go befriend toilet after eating? |
Re: About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by arabianights: 6:23pm On Nov 25, 2016 |
okirewaju:me I No Understand Kindy Specify All Steps Abeg No Vex,you Hear? |
Re: About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by okirewaju(f): 10:56am On Nov 27, 2016 |
arabianights:Was running away from typing yesterday. Anyway steps are below: Ingredients 4 cups of beans 1/2 medium sized Coconut Oil- palm oil/ groundnut oil Fresh pepper/tatashe Onion Prawn and crayfish Salt Seasoning- Maggi/Knorr cube METHOD I remove the skin of the beans, deshell the coconut and remove the brown covering leaving the white meat. I blend the beans and coconut with pepper, onion, crayfish, tatashe until smooth then pour in a bowl. I add seasoning, oil of my choice, prawn, crayfish, water, onion and salt then stir in circular motion to incorporate air. Put in my choice container and steam Note You can add smoked fish/boiled egg/ponmo/liver etc to your beans paste but I like my moimoi bare with only crayfish, prawn and onion. Save me a wrap after cooking oh 1 Like |
Re: About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by Nobody: 12:11pm On Nov 27, 2016 |
Nice . |
Re: About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by arabianights: 2:02pm On Nov 27, 2016 |
okirewaju:THANK U SOOO MUCH |
Re: About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by MystiqueReine(f): 1:33pm On Dec 03, 2016 |
I would definitely try them one day #foodaddict |
Re: About Coconut And dishes You Can Prepare With Coconut by Nobody: 1:45pm On Aug 27, 2017 |
mhisbliss: Just have to save this |
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