Tropical Oil Recipes

Coconut Oil Roasted Yams

Too hot to turn on the oven? Use your covered grill instead! Heat the grill to 400° and make sure to use a baking dish that can be exposed to flame.

• 4 medium yams, peeled
• 4-5 T. coconut oil
• 1/2 to 1 tsp. salt
• Option: 1/2 tsp. chili powder

1. Slice yams into 1/4 inch rounds. Spread them on a baking sheet greased with coconut oil (it's fine if they overlap). Sprinkle the oil over the yam slices. Using your hands, make sure each slice is coated with oil. Turn the slices over and make sure the other sides are coated as well.
2. Sprinkle the yams with salt and chili powder, if using.
3. Bake at 400° for 40 minutes, stirring once during cooking, until yams are tender.

Makes 4 servings

Palm Oil Fried Spiced Chicken

• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 4 pieces
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 T. red palm oil
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

1. In a small bowl, mix salt and spices. Lightly coat the chicken pieces with the mixture.
2. Warm the palm oil in a skillet. Add the onions and saute for 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the chicken and garlic to the cooking onions and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, until lightly browned and thoroughly done.

Makes 4 servings