MAKAI PAKA (EAST AFRICA) RECIPE BY TASTY

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Makai Paka (East Africa) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: corn, unsalted butter, medium tomato, serrano chile, ground coriander, green chile, ground turmeric, coconut milk, lemon juice, fresh cilantro

Provided by Rie McClenny

Categories     Snacks

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ears corn, shucked
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium tomato, diced
1 serrano chile, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon green chile
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
27 oz coconut milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Blanch the corn in a large pot of boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove the corn from the pot.
  • Let the corn cool slightly, then slice crosswise into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces, about 4 per cob.
  • In a medium pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the tomato and cook until softened. Add the serrano chili, ground coriander, green chile powder, and turmeric and stir well.
  • Add the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Add the corn and lemon juice and stir well.
  • Transfer the corn and sauce to a serving bowl and garnish with cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 688 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 59 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 8 grams

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