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Loceri

Cultural Context

Loceri, a traditional dish from Suriname, is a delightful blend of cornmeal and coconut milk, often enjoyed as a comforting dessert or snack. This dish reflects the rich culinary heritage of the region, influenced by indigenous, African, and Asian flavors. Today, Loceri is cherished in Suriname and beyond, showcasing the versatility of cornmeal in sweet and savory preparations.

SurinameseSRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves chopped garlic
2 bullion cubes
1 lb precooked salt beef
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup scallions
1 lb smoked chicken
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon saon compa
1 tablespoon orange Sazon
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cups parboiled rice
4 cups water
1 large plantain
1/2 cup pickled onion
1 cup cucumbers

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can provide a nutty flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

1

Add oil to a pot and heat it up.

2

Add chopped onion and chopped garlic to the hot oil.

3

Add bullion cubes and mash them while frying until they get a bit brown.

4

Add precooked salt beef, cut thinly, and boiled until edible.

5

Add diced tomatoes, scallions, and smoked chicken to the pot.

6

Season with black pepper, saon compa, and orange Sazon, and taste for salt.

7

Add coconut milk to the pot for creaminess and texture.

8

Add chopped celery and bring the mixture to a boil.

9

Add washed parboiled rice to the pot.

10

Add a bit of water, careful not to add too much to avoid mushy rice.

11

Cover with a lid and let it boil until the water has evaporated.

12

Check on the rice after a few minutes to ensure it is fluffy.

13

Plate with your choice of meats, fish, plantain, pickled onion, and cucumbers.

Cooking Techniques

boilingstirring

Equipment Needed

large potseparate potwooden spoonfrying pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

LocoLocro

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