Fricase of French Beans




1 pkt frozen French beans (we used fresh)
1 tsp Ginger paste
1 cup coconut milk
4 tablespoons coconut oil
Salt
Pepper
Chilli (optional)
1lemon

Heat the oil in a pan.
Pour in ginger paste and beans; cook until soft.
If using chilli add it now.
Add the coconut milk and let simmer until the beans are cooked.
Do not cover the pan.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. (we added the juice of the lemon here)

You can substitute beans with spinach for preference. Follow exact recipe.

Original Recipe from: http://freewebs.com/creolecuisine/creolefoodrecipes.htm

OUR Rating: Groceries expense very reasonable
Very Easy to make,
4 out of 5
Would we make again? Yes.

Meatballs in Coconut Milk




FISH OR MEAT BALLS IN COCONUT MILK

6 Fish or meat balls
1 tsp Garlic paste
1 tsp Ginger paste
2 cups coconut milk
2 tsp saffron
2 bay leaves
1 onion (optional)
2 tsp coconut oil
Salt
Pepper

Heat the oil in a pan.Add the onion if using, the ginger and garlic and stir until golden. Add the saffron and continue to stir. Put the meat or fish ball in the pan until golden and turn once. Pour in the coconut milk. Add the bay leaves cover the pan and let simmer for 20 mins on low heat. Add pepper and salt to taste.Remove from heat and serve with steamed rice and salad or chutney.

Original Recipe from: http://freewebs.com/creolecuisine/creolefoodrecipes.htm

OUR Rating: Groceries expense very reasonable - due to having saffron at home.
Very Easy to make, G didn't like the flowery taste with the saffron though
4 out of 5
Would we make again? Yes.

PAWPAW Chutney





1 green pawpaw/papaya
1 onion
Coconut oil

Salt
Pepper
Chilli (optional)
Juice of 1 lemon

Peel the pawpaw/papaya. Cut in lengthwise and remove the seeds. Wash the pawpaw/papaya well in water. Grate the pawpaw/papaya. Slice the onions and crush the chilli. Heat oil in a pan and fry the onions, next add the grated pawpaw/papaya and stir well now. Add chilli and continue stirring for another 5 mins. Squeeze in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.

Original Recipe from: http://freewebs.com/creolecuisine/creolefoodrecipes.htm

OUR Rating: Groceries expense very reasonable
Very Easy to make, the taste of onions overpower the taste of the papaya
4 out of 5
Would we make again? Yes.