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Smoky Coconut, Tomato, Bean, Pumpkin and Pepper Hotpot

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Smoky Coconut, Tomato, Bean, Pumpkin and Pepper Hotpot

This hearty hotpot is full of nourishing garden vegetables, creamy beans, and a rich smoky coconut flavour. It’s warming, flavourful, and perfect served with brown rice.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 2 inch piece fresh ginger finely chopped
  • 2 chilies finely chopped, optional for heat
  • 4 large tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cups cooked red kidney beans
  • 2 cups pumpkin peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium bowl of fresh greens washed and chopped
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 vegetable stock cube
  • 2 limes juiced
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 coconut smoked over open fire, then chopped finely and dried in the oven*

How to make it
 

  1. Prepare the ingredients:
    – chop the garlic, ginger, chili, pumpkin, and greens
    – set aside.
  2. Cook the base:
    – heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat
    – add the onion, ginger, chili, and garlic
    – cook gently for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the tomatoes:
    – stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down and become saucy.
  4. Add beans and pumpkin:
    – add the kidney beans, pumpkin, water, and stock cube, stir well
    – simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
  5. Add greens:
    – stir in the chopped greens and soy sauce
    – cook for 2–3 minutes until the greens wilt.
  6. Finish with coconut and lime:
    – add the smoked coconut and stir through
    – squeeze in the lime juice and season with pepper to taste.
  7. Serve:
    – serve hot with steamed brown rice.

Tip…

  • How to smoke coconut
Remove husk of whole coconut and cut in half. Place the halves over a mesh grill above an open fire until the flesh is lightly browned and smoky. Once cool, thinly slice the coconut and dry it in a low oven until crisp. Store in an airtight container and use to add rich, smoky flavour to dishes like this one.
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September 8, 2025

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