Coconut curries are preferred dinner dishes on the Seychelles Islands. Very popular are the octopus and chicken curries. This recipe for a one-pot chicken curry dish with three sides: a fresh-fruity salad, rice, and “Ladob”.
Nutmeg Creates a Coconut Heaven
Ladob is a side made from sweet potatoes cooked in coconut milk. You can substitute sweet potatoes with plantains or banana. This dish is spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon.
Ladob Dessert
Our tip: If you are too busy to make all for one dinner, save the Ladob for a dish with grilled fish. Or go for a Ladob banana dessert. Just add 1/2 cup of sugar or agave syrup and optional vanilla powder.
Variations
Substitute chicken with veal or fish filet.
Eggplant is a great substitute for a vegetarian coconut curry.
In a BOWL, mix papaya with 1 tsp salt. Set aside for 10 minutes. Drain and squeeze all liquid out.
In a PAN, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat and fry onions until they turn translucent.
Optionally, add finely sliced chilies and fry for one minute.
Add papaya and continue to fry for about 5 minutes, until the papaya is tender.
Season to taste with lime juice, salt & pepper.
Seychellois Kari Koko
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The Seychelles Islands extend over 115 isles in the Indian Ocean. This Creole dish from the smallest African country is served with a fresh-fruity salad and rice. Optionally, add "Ladob", sweet potatoes cooked in spiced coconut milk.