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Vegan Ital Coconut Curry w/ Rice and Peas

by Exotic Food Goddess

Curry:

2 1/2 cans regular coconut milk (not lite)

5 medium to lg potatoes preferably Yukon gold

3 garnet yams cut into bite size pieces can be peeled if preferred

3-4 carrots cut in rounds 1/8 to 1/2 inch rounds

2 yellow onions diced

5 cloves of garlic minced

1 ripe banana minced

salt and pepper to taste

cayenne pepper opt. depending on desired heat

3 tblspns indian curry

1/2 tsp garam masala

1 tblspn braggs liquid aminos or soy sauce

1 8oz pkg tofu cut in cubes opt.

Rice and Peas:

1 cup rice whatever your preference ( i use basmati)

1 cup cooked aduki beans

the remaining 1/2 can of coconut milk

pinch of salt

1/2 tsp raw sugar

2 cups water

Directions for curry:

Saute onion and garlic in stock pot in about a tblspn olive oil until

tender and golden

add carrots,potatoes, and yams mix well

boil 2 cups of water in a kettle then pour over veggies

add 2 1/2 cans coconut milk, banana and spices

cook until veggies are desired tenderness, about 45 mins

add tofu

Directions for Rice and Peas:

Stir rice,1/4 cup of the coconut milk, sugar and salt into the water

bring to a boil

turn heat down and simmer covered until liquid cooks out, about 20-30 mins

when rice is tender add the remaining coconut milk and cooked aduki's

and: "Stir it up Lil Darlin Stir it up" there you have the Exotic Food

Goddess' finished Rice and Peas served w/ the Carribbean Style Coconut Curry

on top garnished w/ chopped green onions,chopped tomatoes, and cilantro...enjoy your trip to Jamaica from first to last bite! Serves 4-6

Exotic Food Goddess is a caterer in Oakland, CA that can accomodate any special event. She has served many Reggae Artists up and down the

West cCast at festivals and private venues, including Prezident Brown,

Junior Toots, The Wailers, Burning Spear, Joe Higgs and hundreds more.Sol Atash a fabulous Reggae artist has said and I quote, " Exotic Food Goddess' food is the best i have ever eaten!" Prezident Brown exclaimed upon eating this curry, " you can taste the love". Find her at [email protected] to book an event or on twitter xoticfoodgodess

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