Samoan Language Week - Sinola

KOKO ALAISA (Cocoa Rice)

• 3 CUPS RICE

• 6 CUPS WATER

• 2 CUPS COCONUT MILK

• 1 CUP SUGAR

• 1 ORANGE LEAF (LAUMOLI)- Optional

• 1 CUP COCOA POWDER OR KOKO SAMOA

Directions:

• In a large pot combine rice and water and bring it to a boil.

• Stir in COCONUT MILK

(You can substitute it with evaporated milk.)

• Add Sugar

• Add Orange leaf

• MIX COCOA (OR KOKO SAMOA)

with hot water to form a thick liquid.

• Add to the pot making sure that the cocoa

is fully mixed into the liquid in the pot.

• Bring to a boil.

• Remove orange leaf.

Cocoa rice should resemble a thick soup.

Serve while warm, enjoy!