Ok, I've seen a lot in my travels, but this was a new one. A fried rat recipe (with mango sauce.) And then I did a little research and found something surprising... Rats are surprisingly common food A quick internet search internet found rat recipes in Taiwanese, Chinese, Cambodian, Vietnamese, and Spanish cuisine. And that's just to start! And hey, here at The Coconut Mama, we're all about surfacing great [...]
Discover 20+ Amazing Time-Saving Kitchen Hacks
If you're anything like me, you always want to find ways to save time while cooking and making meals. There always seems to be more to do no matter what, especially when kids are involved! That's why I'm always on the lookout for kitchen hacks that can save time, effort, and perhaps most importantly - cut down on the number of dishes I have to do at the end of the night! The most important practice for speeding up [...]
Is Cream of Coconut the Same as Coconut Cream?
How often have you gone to the grocery store to buy all the ingredients for dinner, gotten home, set everything out, and then re-read the recipe and discovered that, while you bought cream of coconut, the recipe asked for coconut cream? (Or vice versa?) This kind of thing happens to me all the time (and it’s why we always seem to have some extra coconut cream around the house – because returns are a pain). If you find [...]
Coconut Milk vs. Oat Milk: Everything You Need to Know
Coconut milk and oat milk have a lot in common. Both are dairy-free alternatives to regular cow’s milk and are fast becoming more and more popular. But there are some big differences between these plant-based milk options, including how they’re used in food and drink recipes. Keep reading to understand the main similarities and differences between coconut milk and oat milk, including nutritional, taste, and [...]
Coconut Milk vs Almond Milk: Everything You Need To Know
There are several varieties of coconut milk and almond milk to choose from at the grocery store; you can choose from shelf-stable cartons or refrigerated cartons of both. It’s important to note that coconut milk used as a drinkable dairy milk alternative is different from coconut milk used in cooking (especially in recipes like curry), which is canned and much higher in fat than liquid coconut milk. When choosing [...]
Are Red Potatoes Dyed?
Yes, some red potatoes can be dyed to make them look fresher, but not all are dyed. In most cases, red potatoes are naturally red. But, in some cases, they have been dyed to boost their color and make them look fresh. In this article, we’ll talk about everything related to red potatoes. Learn how to determine if they’ve been dyed and the nutritional impact they may (or may not) have. Why Would You [...]
