Mogo(Cassava) in Coconut Cream
Cassava in coconut milk is a famous Kenyan coastal dish and very easy to prepare. Tui varo mogo, mogo na nazi, are some of the common names used.
Ingredients
- 1 kilogram(kg) cassava(frozen)
- 1 packet coconut cream
- 1/2 kilogram(kg) lamb,cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon(tsp) garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon(tsp) ginger paste
- 3-4 green chillies,ground
- 1 tablespoon(tbsp) chopped coriander leaves
- salt to taste
- lemon juice to taste
- coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions
- Boil the meat with garlic, ginger and salt in a little water until cooked
- Boil the cassava and drain. Cut into cubes
- Mix together the meat stock and coconut cream
- Add the chillies, coriander leaves and cassava; cook on medium heat for 5-1r minutes, stirring occasionally
- Finally add the meat and mix well
- Turn off the heat. Add lemon juice
- Garnish with coriander leaves when serving
- Serve with coconut chutneyN.B. Chicken can be substituted instead of Iamb