COCONUT CREAMED GREENS

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Provided by Andy Baraghani

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
3 lb. mixed hardy greens (such as Tuscan kale, curly kale, Swiss chard, and/or mustard greens; about 4 bunches)
¼ cup virgin coconut oil
6 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 red Thai or Fresno chile, thinly sliced
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
2 Tbsp. mustard seeds
2 tsp. ground coriander
½ tsp. ground turmeric
2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
½ cup coarsely chopped cilantro

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread out coconut flakes on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and toast, undisturbed, until some are golden brown (some will remain white), 5-7 minutes. Let cool.
Meanwhile, remove ribs and stems from greens and discard. Cut leaves into 1"-thick strips; set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add onion, chile, and ginger; season with salt. Cook, stirring often, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add mustard seeds, coriander, and turmeric and cook, stirring to evenly distribute, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add coconut milk to skillet and bring to a simmer. Add reserved greens a handful at a time, letting each batch wilt slightly before adding more. Cook, tossing occasionally, until greens are tender and mixture looks creamy, 15-18 minutes. Taste and season with more salt if needed.
Transfer greens to a platter or large shallow bowl and top with coconut flakes and cilantro.