Creamy, Tasty and Crunchy Coconut, Tofu and Corn Risotto
Corn season is approaching with the smell and sales of roasted or boiled maize and coconut spiralling everywhere. Here is another delicious, nutritious and more child friendly preparation of the delightful combination of coconut and corn.
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: serves 2 people 1x
Ingredients
1 litre water (divided)
1 medium coconut (grated)
6 baby fresh corn
1 medium onion (diced)
1 tablespoon sea salt
50 grammes dried Tofu (cubed)
Instructions
- Pick out the fresh corn from the comb using a knife and put it in a pot.
- Add the tofu and salt to the pot.
- Add just enough water to rise above the corn.
- Allow it to simmer on low heat for 20 minutes until the corn gets a bit soft.
- Add the onions and let it simmer for 10 minutes until the corn gets tender.
- Add the coconut last and let it simmer until the water is absorbed and creamy.
- Mix thoroughly, turn off the heat source and leave for 5 minutes with the lid covered
Notes
Nutritional Benefits
1. Corn: Corn is rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps protect your cells from damage and wards off diseases like cancer and heart disease. Yellow corn is a good source of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which are good for eye health and help prevent lens damage that leads to cataracts.
2. Onions: Onions contain antioxidants and compounds that fight inflammation, decrease triglycerides, and reduce cholesterol levels—all of which may lower heart disease risk. Their potent anti-inflammatory properties may also help reduce high blood pressure and protect against blood clots.
3. Coconut: Coconut is a great source of digestion-friendly and satiating fibre. You’ll also get minerals like iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium
4. Sea salt: It keeps you hydrated, reduces fluid retention, balances electrolytes, and prevents muscle cramps. It is also great for skin health, improves digestion, and moisturizes the adrenal glands. Regulates blood pressure.
5. Tofu: Tofu contains several anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant phytochemicals, making it a great addition to an anti-inflammatory diet. Tofu is also a good source of ‘complete’ protein, meaning that it has a well-balanced amino acid profile in addition to fibre, potassium, magnesium, iron, copper, and manganese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Keywords: Creamy coconut meal, Tasty and Crunchy Coconut meal, Tofu, Corn Risotto