Ingredients

  • BEER BATTER MIXTURE FOR COCONUT
  • 6 fluid ounces light beer
  • 5/8 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon Hungarian paprika or 3/4 teaspoon regular paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • CHICKEN CURRY
  • 1 large young green coconut (the green is cut away when purchased in stores and the color is white)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 small whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick (1 inch long)
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh gingerroot
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2 fluid ounces fresh coconut juice, reserved from young coconut
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes
  • 1 medium celery rib, chopped small
  • 1 small carrot, peeled and grated
  • 3 dashes cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • enough vegetable oil, for deep frying to completely cover coconut

Method

  • BEER BATTER.
  • Measure beer into a mixing bowl.
  • Add flour and mix with a fork until blended and smooth.
  • Add salt, paprika, baking powder and mix well.
  • Prepare this mixture at least 1 hour before coating coconut.
  • CHICKEN CURRY.
  • Remove the top of the young coconut by using a heavy sharp knife or a cleaver; tap knife with a hammer to help cut the coconut. Reserve cap to be used later. Pour coconut liquid into a bowl and reserve.
  • Heat a frying pan on medium-high heat.
  • Cut chicken breast into bite size pieces.
  • Add olive oil, chicken pieces and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  • You may also use half white meat and half dark meat if desired.
  • Stir in turmeric, curry powder, chili powder, whole cloves, cinnamon stick, grated ginger root, grated garlic, salt, cardamom and stir well to coat chicken.
  • Add coconut liquid, onion, potato, celery, grated carrot and cayenne pepper; stir to mix.
  • Cover and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in whipping cream and cook for 1 minute longer, stirring freqently.
  • Spoon curried mixture into coconut.
  • Replace the cap of the coconut.
  • Spoon batter mixture over entire coconut to coat well.
  • Heat oil to 375 F in a narrow tall pot or a deep fryer.
  • Pot should be large enough to accomodate the coconut with at least one inch space all around for the cooking oil.
  • Carefully lower the coated coconut into the hot oil using 2 forks.
  • Deep fry for 30 minutes.
  • When done, remove coconut from the hot oil with a 2 prong fork or use 2 forks.
  • Remove coconut cap carefully as the curry mixture will be steaming.
  • Spoon curried mixture out of the coconut and serve over hot cooked rice.
  • You may also eat the deep fried coating on the coconut.
  • You may also substitute and use beef of your choice instead of chicken.
  • If you have mixture left over when you fill the coconut, fry mixture for about 15 minutes and serve along with the coconut deep fried mixture.
  • For those who are fortunate and can get a whole, fresh green coconut, DO NOT PEEL the exterior, use the coconut as is.