{"id":12209,"date":"2013-10-18T00:01:27","date_gmt":"2013-10-18T07:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/garlicmysoul.com\/blog\/?p=12209"},"modified":"2013-10-17T21:30:31","modified_gmt":"2013-10-18T04:30:31","slug":"the-many-uses-of-coconut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/garlicmysoul.com\/blog\/the-many-uses-of-coconut\/","title":{"rendered":"The Many Uses of Coconut"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ever since turning to a mostly paleo lifestyle, I have found myself constantly learning new ways to cook with common foods, which has forced me to expand my culinary horizons, so-to-speak.<\/p>\n

\"Coconut<\/a><\/p>\n

Today’s post is dedicated to a common food that has many, many uses: coconut. A coconut is often classified as a drupe, as well as both a nut and a fruit. It’s a good source of fiber, and it aids in hydration (hence why so many marathons and other races will give out coconut water).<\/p>\n

But coconut doesn’t stop at water – coconut is a good substitution for grains, dairy, and even soy sauce. Here are some of its many forms and uses:<\/p>\n

1.) In place of flour. Shredded coconut can be used on its own as a substitution or combined with almond meal to create paleo-friendly cupcakes, among other baked goods. Check out this recipe<\/a> from Elana’s Pantry.<\/p>\n

\"Coconut<\/a><\/p>\n

2.) In place of milk. I have used full fat and light coconut milk as a base in soups, such as homemade pumpkin soup, and as a base for homemade curry. Check out this pumpkin soup recipe<\/a> from Fast Paleo, and this shrimp curry recipe<\/a> from Tiffany Lee Gaston.<\/p>\n

\"Coconut<\/a><\/p>\n

3.) As coffee creamer. Just a smidge of full fat coconut milk (or you could try the light version) can sweeten and lighten coffee and give it a cappuccino-like effect. My boyfriend tried it once and liked it so much, he now prefers it to regular milk and sugar!<\/p>\n

4.) As soy sauce or dipping sauce. This discovery is the most exciting to me because it was the most unexpected. I had no idea coconut aminos existed until recently and I had no idea it could be used in place of soy sauce or as a general dipping sauce.<\/p>\n

\"Coconut<\/a><\/p>\n

In Los Angeles, coconut aminos are available at Erewhon, a health food store near the Grove, and you can also purchase bottles online<\/a>. Also, according to the Internet, some Whole Foods carry coconut aminos as well.<\/p>\n

5.) Using coconut aminos to replace oyster sauce in a marinade. Start by making your own oyster sauce<\/a> and replacing soy sauce with coconut aminos. Then add 5 cloves minced garlic, cracked pepper, the juice from four limes and four lemons. Add the whole mixture to a large ziplock bag. Add your chicken or other meat. Let sit over night; then cook. The result should be a tasty sweet and salty marinade.<\/p>\n

\"Coconut<\/a><\/p>\n

So, there you have it, the many faces of coconut! What are some of your favorite uses for coconut?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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