Makai Paka (East Africa)

Makai Paka (East Africa)

Recipe by Rie McClenny from tasty.co

Snacks 30 Mins.

Ingredients

3

3 servings

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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!

Nutritional Facts

Per 3 servings

  • Calories: 669
  • Carbohydrate: 54g
  • Fat: 50g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Sugar: 22g

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